SOLUTION: Given 12 students, 5 of which are females, if 2 students are selected at random, without replacement, what is the probability that both students are female.

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Question 1000172: Given 12 students, 5 of which are females, if 2 students are selected at random, without replacement, what is the probability that both students are female.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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You multiply 5/12 and 4/11 = 20/132 = 5/33