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If I have 7 nickels, 3 dimes and 5 quarters, but all of my change has fallen out of my wallet into my purse, what is the probability that I reach in and randomly grab two quarters?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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