The science club has five female and five male students. The club will randomly select two people to compete in the upcoming science competition. What is the probability that both people chosen are females?

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TechnicalViking asked Apr 28, 2022

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The science club has five female and five male students. The club will randomly select two people to compete in the upcoming science competition.

What is the probability that both people chosen are females?

StartFraction 1 Over 90 EndFraction
One-fifth
Two-ninths
One-fourth

Mathematics
high-school

TechnicalViking asked Apr 28, 2022

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2/9

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Esko answered Apr 30, 2022

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(5/10)(4/9)=20/90=2/9

Two-ninths

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