a flashlight has 6 batteries, 2 of which are defective, If 2 are selected at radom without replacement, find the proability that both are defective..........help

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

P(Both Defective) = P(First defective AND second defective)

P(Both Defective) = P(First defective) * P(Second defective)

P(Both Defective) = (2/6) * (1/5)

P(Both Defective) = 2/30

P(Both Defective) = 1/15

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Hopefully that all makes sense

anonymous · Answer

It sure does thank you for your help 5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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