Question 1084575: Help me please!
In today's business world, computer viruses can be lethal to the operations of a company. Suppose a local business has 16 laptopss and unknown to the company 5 are infected with the OUCH virus. The CEO is making a big presenation and has randomly selected two laptops. What is the probability that both computers will be infected with the OUCH virus?
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The probability of any one laptop having the virus is 5/16, since there are 16 laptops, of which 5 are infected. The probability of any two laptops, drawn at random, and infected would be 5/16 x 5/16, or 25/32. ☺☺☺☺
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