A box contains 5 defective and 15 non-defective items. Two items are drawn. The probability that both are non-defective is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A box contains 5 defective and 15 non-defective items. Two items are drawn. The probability that both are non-defective is:
A. 21/38
B. (15/20)²
C. 15/20 × 14/19 = 21/38
D. 1 - (5/20)²
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P(both non-defective) = (15/20)×(14/19) = 210/380 = 21/38.

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