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After the typist writes 12 letters and addresses 12 envelopes, she inserts the letters randomly into the envelopes (1 letter per envelope). What is the probability that exactly 1 letter is inserted in an improper envelope?
A1/12
B0
C12/212
D11/12
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If one letter is put in a wrong envelope, then one other letter must also be put in the wrong envelope. So zero is the probability that exactly 1 letter is inserted in an improper envelope because it's not possible.
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Answer: zero
Solution:
If one letter is put in a wrong envelope, then one other letter must also be put in the wrong envelope. So zero is the probability that exactly 1 letter is inserted in an improper envelope because it's not possible.
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Answer: zero
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If one letter is put in a wrong envelope, then one other letter must also be put in the wrong envelope. So zero is the probability that exactly 1 letter is inserted in an improper envelope because it's not possible.
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