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In a class of 666, there are 222 students who forgot their lunch.

If the teacher chooses 222 students, what is the probability that both of them forgot their lunch?

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Answer:

1/15

Explanation:

  • The probability that the first student has forgotten their lunch is 2/6.
  • Since there are only 5 students left the probability that the second student that is picked and has forgotten their lunch is 1/5.

  • 2/6*1/5=2/30=1/15\\
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Is the numbers just 6, 2 and 2 if those are the numbers the answer is 1/15
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