document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=100533>Question 100533</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> There are 5 nickels, 3 dimes, and 2 quarters.  What is the probability of selecting 1 nickel, 1 dime, and 1 quarter in any order with replacement? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "\"With replacement\" makes all your selections independent.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(nickel)=5/10= 1/2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(dime)=3/10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(quarter)=2/10= 1/5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So, Prob(nickel dime quarter in any order) = 3!(30/1000) = 6(3/100)= 0.18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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