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In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem on probability from the provided options.
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Problem: what is the probability that the sum of two dice will yield a 6 , and then when both are thrown again , their sum will again yield a 6 ? assume that each die has 5 sides with faces numbered 1 to 5 .
Options: a ) 1 / 144 , b ) 1 / 25 , c ) 1 / 12 , d ) 1 / 6 , e ) 1 / 3
answer:
b

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Problem: from a group of 4 boys and 4 girls , 4 children are to be randomly selected . what is the probability that 2 boys and 2 girls will be selected ?
Options: a ) 12 / 29 , b ) 14 / 31 , c ) 16 / 33 , d ) 18 / 35 , e ) 20 / 37
answer:
d

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Problem: the only items of clothing at michelle ' s boutique are 4 shirts , 8 pairs of pants and 18 ties . what is the probability of randomly selecting 2 ties out of all the items in michelle ' s boutique ?
Options: a ) 51 / 145 , b ) 9 / 25 , c ) 3 / 5 , d ) 94 / 145 , e ) 5 / 6
answer:
a