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19/10/2017 at 14:08
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A bookshelf is to hold 6 literature books, 3 geometry books and 7 algebra books, arranged in random order. What is the probability that the books are arranged so that the first book on the shelf is a math book? Express your answer as a common fraction.




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    ForOver Coordinator 19/10/2017 at 16:32

    The sum of books : 6 + 3 + 7 = 16 (books)

    The number of math books is : \(3+7=10\left(books\right)\)

    The probability is : \(\dfrac{10}{16}=\dfrac{5}{8}\)

    Answer : \(\dfrac{5}{8}\)

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