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In each of the following experiments specify appropriate sample space
(i) A boy has 1 rupee coin, a 2 rupee coin and a 5 rupee coin in his pocket. He takes out two coins out of his pocket, one after the other.
(ii) A person is noting down the number of accidents along a busy highway during a year.

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