If 5 pieces are taken from among these pieces without returning, what is the probability that the defective pieces pulled are equal to one?

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7 - Let's assume that there are 8 pieces in a box, 3 of which are defective and 5 of them are flawless. If 5 pieces are taken from among these pieces without returning, what is the probability that the defective pieces pulled are equal to one?

A) 16.78%



B) 26.78%



C) 42.78%



D) 36.78%



E) 52,8%

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