SOLUTION: Kevin had 8 nickels and 2 dimes in his pocket. If he took out 1 coin and then a second coin without replacing the first coin, what is the probability that both coins were

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Question 851340: Kevin had 8 nickels and 2 dimes in his pocket.
If he took out 1 coin and then a second coin
without replacing the first coin, what is the
probability that both coins were nickels?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

 coins: 8 nickels and 2 dimes

took two coins, no replacement

P(both nickels) = 

 

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