document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=628673>Question 628673</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A man has 7 nickels and 5 quarters in his pocket. He removes two coins without replacement. Find the probability that both are quarters. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "# of ways to succeed: 5C2 = 10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "# of possible outcomes: 12C2 = 66<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(2 quarters) = 10/66 = 5/33<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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