9. A couple just had twin boys, but they can't decide between the names Mike, Mark, Peter, Paul, Sam, and Sonny. If the couple randomly chooses names for the 2 boys from the names listed, what is the probability that the first boy born will be named Sam and the second boy born will be named Mark? Assume that the boys will not have the same name.

For question 9, what is the probability that one of the boys will be named Peter and the other boy will be named Paul?

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Philip Grimes

Mathematics

4 November, 03:05

9. A couple just had twin boys, but they can't decide between the names Mike, Mark, Peter, Paul, Sam, and Sonny. If the couple randomly chooses names for the 2 boys from the names listed, what is the probability that the first boy born will be named Sam and the second boy born will be named Mark? Assume that the boys will not have the same name.

For question 9, what is the probability that one of the boys will be named Peter and the other boy will be named Paul?

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Haley Chambers · Answer 1

The first answer is 1/3 the second answer is also 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

If you count the number of names there are and take two out that would round down from 2/6 to 1/3. The answer is the same for both questions.