a television game show has 14 doors, of which the contestant must pick 2. Behind 2 of the dorrs are expensive cars, and behind the other 12 are consoliation prizes. The contestant gets to keep the items beind the 2 stores she selects. Determine the probability that the contestant wins at least one car

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a television game show has 14 doors, of which the contestant must pick 2. Behind 2 of the dorrs are expensive cars, and behind the other 12 are consoliation prizes. The contestant gets to keep the items beind the 2 stores she selects. Determine the probability that the contestant wins at least one car?

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