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A jar of gumballs contains 4 reds, 2 greens, and 6 blues. What is the probability of getting two blues in a row without replacement?

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Answer:
\bold{(5)/(22)}

Explanation:

Red = 4, Green = 2, Blue = 6 ⇒ Total = 12


\text{Probability =}(\#\ of\ blues)/(total)*(\# \ of\ blues\ remaining)/(total\ remaining)\\\\.\qquad \qquad \quad =(6)/(12)* (5)/(11)\\\\.\qquad \qquad \quad =(1)/(2)* (5)/(11)\\\\.\qquad \qquad \quad =(5)/(22)\\

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