A Bucket Contains 2 Red Balls, 4 Yellow Balls, and 5

question 46

Short Answer

A bucket contains 2 red balls, 4 yellow balls, and 5 purple balls. One ball is taken from the bucket and then replaced. Another ball is taken from the bucket. What is the probability that the first ball is red and the second ball is purple?

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity represents the owners' claim after all liabilities have been deducted from total assets. It's also known as shareholders' equity or equity.

Par Value

A nominal or face value assigned to a share of stock by the company's charter, unrelated to the market value.

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for stock, exceeding the par value of the shares.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.