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A coin jar contains 12 quarters, 15 dimes, and 23 nickels. Find the probability that a Karen will choose a quarter from the jar and then Mikah will choose a nickel from the jar.

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Answer: 35/50 or 70%

Step-by-step explanation: Add all the coins together: 12+15+23=50

so the probability = 12/50 + 23 nickels = 35/50 ( 0.7)

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