5. A flashlight has 6 batteries, 2 of which are defective. If 2 are selected at random without replacement, find the probability that both are defective.

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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5. A flashlight has 6 batteries, 2 of which are defective. If 2 are
selected at random without replacement, find the probability
that both are defective.
6. A basket contains five apples and seven peaches. You
randomly select one piece of fruit and eat it. Then you randomly
select another piece of fruit. Find the probability that the first
piece of fruit is an apple and the second piece is a peach.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A flashlight has 6 batteries, 2 of which are defective. If 2 are selected at random without replacement, find the probability that both are defective. 6. A basket contains five apples and seven peaches. You randomly select one piece of fruit and eat it. Then you randomly select another piece of fruit. Find the probability that the first piece of fruit is an apple and the second piece is a peach.
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