Suppose you have 2 identical green socks, 4 identical red socks, and 14 identical purple socks. If you randomly grab two socks (without replacement), what is the probability that you will get a pair?

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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Suppose you have 2 identical green
socks, 4 identical red socks, and 14
identical purple socks. If you
randomly grab two socks (without
replacement), what is the probability
that you will get a pair?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose you have 2 identical green socks, 4 identical red socks, and 14 identical purple socks. If you randomly grab two socks (without replacement), what is the probability that you will get a pair?
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