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A random number generator chooses 2 numbers between 1 and 5. This table demonstrates all possible outcomes:        

What is the probability that the computer will not pick a 5 on either turn?


0.2


0.64


0.6



0.4

User Snivio
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If those numbers are choices than your answer might be 0.2 
User Ottie
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there are 25 different possible ways to pick two numbers, assuming order matters. since nine of these contain a 5 that means that 16/25 options will not contain a 5
your answer is 0.64
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