Four mice are chosen (without replacement) from a litter containing two white mice. The probability that both white mice are chosen is twice the probability that neither is chosen. How many mice are there in the litter?

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Four mice are chosen (without replacement) from a litter containing two
white mice. The probability that both white mice are chosen is twice the probability that
neither is chosen. How many mice are there in the litter?
Transcribed Image Text:Four mice are chosen (without replacement) from a litter containing two white mice. The probability that both white mice are chosen is twice the probability that neither is chosen. How many mice are there in the litter?
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