What is the probability that Namjoon will get a black sock and a purple sock?

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Answer the 3 problems. 

1. In Namjoon’s drawer, there are 7 identical pairs of purple socks, 3 identical pairs of polka dots socks, and 8 identical pairs of black socks. He has a flight to catch at 2:00 AM to attend and perform at the Grammy Awards. While in a hurry, he grabbed two individual socks from his drawer randomly. What is the probability that Namjoon will get a black sock and a purple sock? 

 

2.  In Yoongi’s drawer, there are 8 identical pairs of brown socks and 4 identical pairs of green socks. He also has to catch the same flight at 2:00 AM the same as Namjoon. While in a hurry, he grabbed two individual socks from his drawer randomly. What is the probability that Yoongi will get matched socks? 

 

3. Taehyung is joining the same flight as Namjoon and Yoongi. In his drawer, there are 7 identical pairs of red socks, 5 identical pairs of white socks, and 4 identical pairs of striped socks. While in a hurry, he grabbed two individual socks from his drawer randomly. In how many ways will Taehyung get unmatched socks? 

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