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In a hockey team there are 6 defenders, 4 offenders and 1 goalie . Out of these , one player is to be selected randomly as a captain . Find the probability of the selection that :
i. The goalie will be selected.
ii . A defender will be selected .

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`P(A) = (1)/(11)`, `P(B) = (6)/(11)`
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