The college basketball team at West Texas State University has 10 players; 5 are seniors, 2 are juniors, and 3 are sophomores. Two players are randomly selected to serve as captains for the next game. What is the probability that both players selected are seniors?
A) 0.22
B) 0.33
C) 0.50
D) 0.66

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The probability of selecting the first senior is 5/10. If the first selected is a senior, the probability that the second is also a senior is 4/9. Thus, the probability that both are seniors is (5/10) * (4/9) = 20/90 = 0.22.

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