Answer:
Probability : [tex]\frac{5}{33}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The probability of drawing an orange on the first attempt would be 5 / 12, considering that in this first attempt their are 5 oranges present out of a total of 12 fruits. Now after that fruit is chosen their are 4 out of 11 oranges present, such that the probability of drawing an orange on the second attempt would be 4 / 11.
Probability of choosing an orange on the first try : [tex]5 / 12[/tex]
Probability of choosing an orange on the second try : [tex]4 / 11[/tex]
Probability of selecting two oranges in a row ( blindfolded ) : [tex]5 / 12 * 4 / 11[/tex]
[tex]\frac{5}{12}\cdot \frac{4}{11}[/tex] ( cross cancel common factor 4 )
[tex]\frac{5}{3}\cdot \frac{1}{11}[/tex] ( multiply fractions )
[tex]\frac{5\cdot \:1}{3\cdot \:11}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{5}{3\cdot \:11}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{5}{33}[/tex] - the probability of selecting two oranges in a row blindfolded, is [tex]\frac{5}{33}[/tex].
