SOLUTION: A bag contains three quarters, two dimes and a nickel. If two coins are randomly drawn without replacement, what is the probability that both coins are the same domination? Express
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Question 678651: A bag contains three quarters, two dimes and a nickel. If two coins are randomly drawn without replacement, what is the probability that both coins are the same domination? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A bag contains three quarters, two dimes and a nickel. If two coins are randomly drawn without replacement, what is the probability that both coins are the same denomination? Express your answer as a common fraction.
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# of ways to succeed: 3C2 + 2C2 = 3+1 = 4
# of possible outcomes: 6C2 = 15
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P(2 of the same) = 4/15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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