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If Malcolm selects two coins at random without replacement, what is the probability (as decimal) that he selects a nickel followed by a dime? Penny 8 Nickel 6 Dime 8 Quarter 7

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Answer:

65

Explanation:

because

User Vishnu M Menon
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Answer:

1st coin: the probability for it to be a nickel is 6/29.

the 2nd coin, the probability for it to be a dime is 8/28.

total probability is 6/29 * 8/28 = 14/203.

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