What is the probability that both ties he chooses are solid white

Ahoffer asked Nov 7, 2022

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Answer:

(1)/(25)

Explanation:

Total outcome is 10

Favorable outcome is 2

The probability to choose solid white tie is
(1)/(5)

The probability that both ties he chooses are solid white is

(1)/(5) ×
(1)/(5) =
(1)/(25)

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