Statistics & Probability

Mathematics Preparing for Higher Math · Statistics & Probability Q19

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Question 19 as printed in the ACT Practice Test 2 booklet — As printed in the official booklet.

Jeremy reaches into a box in the closet. The box contains 10 gloves that make up 5 matching pairs. He picks 1 glove at random and puts it on. Then he picks another glove at random. What is the probability that he has picked a matching pair? _ 1

A
_ 1
B
_ 4
C
_ 1
D

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