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Question 616951: In a package of 16 batteries, 3 are defective. If 2 batteries are randomly selected without replacement, what is the probability that both are defective?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
In a package of batteries, 3 are defective.
2 batteries are randomly selected without replacement:
P(both defective) =
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