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There are 30 names in a hat. If two names are picked without repalcement, which expression shows the probability that Jack and Jill will be picked?

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Explanation:

The probability that either Jack or Jill will be selected on the first draw is 2/30.

The probability that the other person will be selected on the second draw is 1/29.

The probability of both events is (2/30) (1/29), which simplifies to 1/435.

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