SOLUTION: A purse contains 5 nickels, 3 quarters and 2 dimes. If three coins are selected without replacement, what is the probability of selecting 2 nickels and a dime in that order?

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Question 577633: A purse contains 5 nickels, 3 quarters and 2 dimes. If three coins are selected without replacement, what is the probability of selecting 2 nickels and a dime in that order?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st pick:
+5%2F10+
2nd pick:
+4%2F9+
3rd pick:
+2%2F8+
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For all 3:
+%285%2F10%29%2A%284%2F9%29%2A%282%2F8%29+
+%281%2F2%29%2A%284%2F9%29%2A%281%2F4%29+
+1%2F18+