A packet contains 100 washers, 24 of which are brass, 36 copper and the reminder steel. One washer is taken at random, retained and a second washer similarly drawn. Determine the probability that: a) Both washers are steel. b) The first is brass and the second is copper. c) One is brass and one is steel.

A packet contains 100 washers, 24 of which are brass, 36 copper and the reminder steel. One washer is taken at random, retained and a second washer similarly drawn. Determine the probability that: a) Both washers are steel. b) The first is brass and the second is copper. c) One is brass and one is steel.

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A packet contains 100 washers, 24 of which are brass, 36 copper and the reminder
steel. One washer is taken at random, retained and a second washer similarly drawn.
Determine the probability that:
a) Both washers are steel.
b) The first is brass and the second is copper.
c) One is brass and one is steel.

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