document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=713546>Question 713546</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> There are 3 nickels, 2 dimes, and 5 quarters in a purse. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "1. Find the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 2 quarters without replacement. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "probability of selecting 1 dime out of 2 dimes = 1/2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "probability of selecting 2 quarters out of 5 quarters = 2/5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 2 quarters without replacement = 1/3 * 1/2 * 2/5 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 1/15  </SPAN>\n" );
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