A refrigerator contains 4 cans of Coke, 5 cans of Pepsi and 2 cans of Sprite. If two cans of soft drink are chosen simultaneously and at random, what is the probability exactly one is a Coke if both cans are different? c) 9/19 A 1855 a) 3055 g) none of the others b) 14/19 d) 15/19 e) 2855

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29. A refrigerator contains 4 cans of Coke, 5 cans of Pepsi and 2 cans of Sprite. If two cans of soft
drink are chosen simultaneously and at random, what is the probability exactly one is a Coke
if both cans are different?
b) 14/19
c) 9/19
) 18/55
a) 30/55
g) none of the others
d) 15/19
e) 2855
Transcribed Image Text:29. A refrigerator contains 4 cans of Coke, 5 cans of Pepsi and 2 cans of Sprite. If two cans of soft drink are chosen simultaneously and at random, what is the probability exactly one is a Coke if both cans are different? b) 14/19 c) 9/19 ) 18/55 a) 30/55 g) none of the others d) 15/19 e) 2855
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