You randomly select 2 marbles from a mug containing 5 blue marbles, 3 red marbles, and 2 white marbles. How many times greater is the probability of selecting 2 white marbles when you replace the first marble before selecting the second marble than when you do not replace the first marble before selecting the second marble?

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You randomly select 2 marbles from a mug containing 5 blue marbles, 3 red marbles, and 2 white marbles. How many times greater is the probability of selecting 2 white marbles when you replace the first marble before selecting the second marble than when you do not replace the first marble before selecting the second marble?

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