How can I find the answers and solutions for the problem below? (Answers should be in decimal) A box contains six 10 ohm resistors and ten 30 ohm resistors. The resistors are all unmarked and are of the same physical size. At the start, two resistors are selected from the box.  a) Find the probability that both are 10 ohm resistors. b) Find the probability that the first is a 10 ohm resistor and the second is a 30 ohm resistor. c) Find the probability that both are 30 ohm resistors.

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How can I find the answers and solutions for the problem below? (Answers should be in decimal)

A box contains six 10 ohm resistors and ten 30 ohm resistors. The resistors are all unmarked and are of the same physical size. At the start, two resistors are selected from the box. 

a) Find the probability that both are 10 ohm resistors.

b) Find the probability that the first is a 10 ohm resistor and the second is a 30 ohm resistor.

c) Find the probability that both are 30 ohm resistors.

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