Question

A college basketball team has 10 players; 5 are seniors, 2 are juniors, and 3 are sophomores. Two players are randomly selected to serve as captains for the next game. What is the probability that both players selected are seniors?

Select one:

a.

none

b.

.22

c.

1

d.

.25​

Answer 1

Answer:

option (c)

Step-by-step explanation:

probability = favourable outcomes/possible outcomes

5/10 + 5/10

1/2 + 1/2

2/2

1

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:
4/9 used because 1 captain is already chosen so (5-1)/(10-1)=4/9
(5/10)*(4/9)=0.22