Question

select the correct answer. you are wearing a pair of cargo pants with six pockets. youve put $10 in one of the pockets, but you cannot remember which one. after checking two pockets without success, what is the probability that the money will be in the next pocket you check? a. $\frac{1}{4}$ b. $\frac{1}{3}$ c. $\frac{1}{2}$ d. 1

Explanation:

Step1: Determine total number of pockets left

Initially 6 pockets, 2 checked. So 4 left.

Step2: Calculate probability

Probability = $\frac{1}{4}$ as 1 pocket has money and 4 are left.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$