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Question 601451: A bag contains a total of 20 batteries, of which six are defective. Selecting two at random, without replacement, determine the probability that none of the batteries you select are good. Show all work.
3/5
3/10
3/38
9/100
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A bag contains a total of 20 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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The 1st one is 6/20
The 2nd one is 5/19
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(6/20)*(5/19) = 3/38