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A bag contains 3 red marbles and 6 black marbles. What is the probability that you select two red marbles if you reach in the bag and randomly grab two marbles without replacement?

(A)2/9
(B)2/81
(C)1/36
(D)1/18
(E)1/12

User SanjayIV
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Answer:

A 2/9

Explanation:

3+6= 9 all the marbles you have in the bag.

You need 2 reds and there are 9 marbles so, the chances are a 2 out of 9.

I hope I could help!

User Mhrsalehi
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Answer:

a

Explanation:

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