a retailer of electronic equipment received 6 VCRs from the manufacturer. Three of the VCRs were damaged in the shipment. The retailer sold two VCRs to two customers. A) what is the probability that both customers received damaged VCRs? B) What is the probability that one of the two customers received a defective VCR?
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There are 3 damaged VCRs out of a total of 6, so the probability is $\frac{3}{6}$. Show more…
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