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A box contains 18 vitamin and 12 sugar tablets identical in appearance. One tablet is taken at random and given to Amina. Another tablet is then selected and given to Bader. What is the probability that both Amina and Bader were given sugar tablets?

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Final answer:

The probability that both Amina and Bader were given sugar tablets is 22/145.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the probability that both Amina and Bader were given sugar tablets, we need to calculate the probability of Amina getting a sugar tablet and then the probability of Bader getting a sugar tablet after Amina.

There are a total of 30 tablets in the box (18 vitamin and 12 sugar tablets). For Amina's selection, the probability of getting a sugar tablet is 12/30 = 2/5. After Amina takes a tablet, there are 29 tablets left, with 11 sugar tablets remaining. So, the probability of Bader getting a sugar tablet is 11/29.

To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities together: (2/5) * (11/29) = 22/145.

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