Suppose you like to keep a jar of change on your desk. Currently, the jar contains the following: 18 Pennies 14 Dimes 18 Nickels 9 Quarters     What is the probability that you reach into the jar and randomly grab a quarter and then, without replacement, a penny? Express your answer as a fraction or a decimal number rounded to four decimal places.

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Suppose you like to keep a jar of change on your desk. Currently, the jar contains the following:

18 Pennies
14 Dimes
18 Nickels
9 Quarters

 

 

What is the probability that you reach into the jar and randomly grab a quarter and then, without replacement, a penny? Express your answer as a fraction or a decimal number rounded to four decimal places.

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