There are 5 marbles in a jar.

There are 5 marbles in a jar. 3 marbles are black and 2 are teal. You choose 1 marble without looking. Based on this information answer the following question.   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 also be black?
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1/2 the chance or 50%
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Its a 50% chance you will pick black
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EVEN CHANCE

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