Marilyn has 10 caramels, 12 mints, and 14 bars of dark chocolate in a bag. she picks three items from the bag without replacement.
the exact probability that marilyn picks a mint, then another mint, and finally a bar of dark chocolate is

The exact probability = 0.0431

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: A bag contain - Caramels= 12, mints= 12, bars of dark chocolates=  14

Marilyn picks three items from the bag without replacement.

Total number of items 12+12+14=36

Now, probability = favorable outcome / total no. of outcomes

Probability of picking a mint =

After picking a mint there are :

caramels=10, mints=11, bars of chocolate=14

Total items in the bag=35

Probability of picking another mint =  

now, caramels=10, mints=10, bars of chocolate=14

Total items in the bag=34

Probability of picking a bar of dark chocolate =  

The exact probability of picking the items:

Therefore, the exact probability = 0.0431

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