A jar contains 7 pennies, 5 nickels and 3 dimes. A child selects 2 coins at random without replacement from the jar. Let X represent the amount in cents of the selected coins. Be very precise with your answers.  Find the probability X = 2 cents.    Find the probability X = 6 cents.    Find the probability X = 10 cents.

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A jar contains 7 pennies, 5 nickels and 3 dimes. A child selects 2 coins at random without replacement from the jar. Let X represent the amount in cents of the selected coins. Be very precise with your answers. 

Find the probability X = 2 cents.   

Find the probability X = 6 cents.   

Find the probability X = 10 cents.   

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