Imagine We Are Catching Fish from a Small Pond That

question 2

Multiple Choice

Imagine we are catching fish from a small pond that contains 6 catfish, 10 perch, and 4 walleye. When we catch a fish, we return it to the water so it may be caught again. Individuals of all species are equally likely to be caught, and fish are no more or less likely to be caught a second time than they were the first. What is the probability of catching a catfish, followed by a perch, followed by a walleye in the first three catches?

• A) 0.007
• B) 0.015
• C) 0.021
• D) 0.030

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Total Cost Approach

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Net Present Value

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Working Capital

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