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Question 446043: A bag contains a total of 12 batteries, of which six are defective. Selecting two at random, without replacement, determine the probability that none of the batteries you select are good.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A bag contains a total of 12 batteries, of which six are defective. Selecting two at random, without replacement, determine the probability that none of the batteries you select are good.
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P(2 bad) = 6C2/12C2 = 15/66 = 5/22
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Stan H.