There are 7 balls hidden in a box (3 blue and 4 green). If you first select a green ball and do not replace in the box, what is the probability that the second ball you select from the box will also be green?

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There are 7 balls hidden in a box (3 blue and 4 green). If you first select a green ball and do not replace in the box, what is the probability that the second ball you select from the box will also be green?

 

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