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What is the probability that the first two people share a birthday?

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Hello!

Assuming that these people were born in a fair year (no leap year, etc.) there is a 1/365 chance of one birthday. Each person has this 1/365 chance, so if we are referring to two people, we get a 1/133225 chance, which is about 0.27%.

I hope this helps!
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