SOLUTION: I divide my class into 2 equal-sized groups alphabetically by last name. What is the likelihood that Richard Dirksing and Bill Peterson will be in the same group?

SOLUTION: I divide my class into 2 equal-sized groups alphabetically by last name. What is the likelihood that Richard Dirksing and Bill Peterson will be in the same group?

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Question 609021: I divide my class into 2 equal-sized groups alphabetically by last name. What is the likelihood that Richard Dirksing and Bill Peterson will be in the same group?
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