SOLUTION: a diamond can be classified as either gem quality or industrial grade. 87% of diamonds are industrial grade. What is the probability that 2 randomly selected diamonds with be indus

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Question 719316: a diamond can be classified as either gem quality or industrial grade. 87% of diamonds are industrial grade. What is the probability that 2 randomly selected diamonds with be industrial grade?
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a diamond can be classified as either gem quality or industrial grade. 87% of diamonds are industrial grade. What is the probability that 2 randomly selected diamonds with be industrial grade?
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The selection results are independent.
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P(2 industrial) = 0.87^2 = 0.7569
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Stan H.