The first marble you choose is black.

The first marble you choose is black. You did not put it back in the jar. You choose another marble without looking. What is the probability that the second marble you choose will be black?
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I read your previous comments about the question and the answer is 1/2 there were no replacements..... 1) P( black marble )= 3/5 (first marble) 2) P( black marble )= (3-1)/ (5-1)=2/4=1/2 (second marble) Get it?
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