At a local college,  69  of the male students are smokers and  621  are non-smokers. Of the female students,  80  are smokers and  720  are non-smokers. A male student and a female student from the college are randomly selected for a survey. What is the probability that both are non-smokers? Do not round your answer. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)

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At a local college, 
69
 of the male students are smokers and 
621
 are non-smokers. Of the female students, 
80
 are smokers and 
720
 are non-smokers. A male student and a female student from the college are randomly selected for a survey. What is the probability that both are non-smokers?

Do not round your answer. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)

 
 
 
 
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