Three of 10 tickets are winning tickets. Two tickets are drawn without replacement. What is the probability that neither wins?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: The first ticket loses with probability , and then the second loses with probability . Step 2. The product is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** assumes replacement, is not a product of the two draws, and is the probability of at least one winner.

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