42 animals
18-6 = 12 female cats
prob of female cat = 12/42
now we have 41 animals, 11 females cats
prob of female cat = 11/41
so
12/42 * 11/41
In its monthly report, the local animal shelter states that it currently has 24 dogs and 18 cats available for adoption. 8 of the dogs and 6 of the cats are male.
If two animals are selected at random, what is the probability that both are female cats?
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