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In a drawer there are 5 black socks and 3 green socks. Two socks are picked randomly one after the other without replacement. What is the possibility that both the socks are black?

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A . $$\frac{{5}}{{14}}$$

B . $$\frac{{5}}{{8}}$$

C . $$\frac{{3}}{{8}}$$

D . $$\frac{{5}}{{16}}$$

Answer: Option A

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