SOLUTION: In a group of 100 batteries, 30 are dead. If you choose two batteries, what is the probability that they both will be dead?

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Question 320190: In a group of 100 batteries, 30 are dead.
If you choose two batteries, what is the probability that they both will be dead?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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30/100*29/99=870/9,900=.088 OR 8.8% CHANCE OF SELECTING 2 DEAD BATTERIES.