In a shipment containing 10 refrigerators, 2 are defective. Two refrigerators are taken for inspection in succession without replacement. What is the probability that a non-defective refrigerator shall be taken on the first inspection and a defective on the second inspection? A. 8/45 B. 16/25 C. 28/45

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In a shipment containing 10 refrigerators, 2 are defective. Two refrigerators are taken for inspection in succession without replacement. What is the probability that a non-defective refrigerator shall be taken on the first inspection and a defective on the second inspection?

A. 8/45
B. 16/25
C. 28/45
D. 4/25
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