SOLUTION: There are 3 nickels, 2 dimes, and 5 quarters in a purse. 1. Find the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 2 quarters without replacement.

Question 713546: There are 3 nickels, 2 dimes, and 5 quarters in a purse.
1. Find the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 2 quarters without replacement.
Answer by srinivas.g(540) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
probability of selecting 1 nickel out of 3 nickels = 1/3
probability of selecting 1 dime out of 2 dimes = 1/2
probability of selecting 2 quarters out of 5 quarters = 2/5
the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 2 quarters without replacement = 1/3 * 1/2 * 2/5
= 1/15
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