Suppose you like to keep a jar of change on your desk. Currently, the jar contains the following: 22 Pennies 27 Dimes 9 Nickels 30 Quarters   What is the probability that you reach into the jar and randomly grab a penny and then, without replacement, a dime? Express  as a fraction or a decimal number rounded to four decimal places.

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Suppose you like to keep a jar of change on your desk. Currently, the jar contains the following:

22 Pennies 27 Dimes

9 Nickels 30 Quarters

 

What is the probability that you reach into the jar and randomly grab a penny and then, without replacement, a dime? Express  as a fraction or a decimal number rounded to four decimal places.

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