SOLUTION: From a group of 8 people, you randomly select 4 of them. What is the probability that they are the 4 oldest people in the group? Give your answer as a fraction

Question 1050813: From a group of 8 people, you randomly select 4 of them.
What is the probability that they are the 4 oldest people in the group?
Give your answer as a fraction
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi  

8 People, 4 older, 4 younger

Choose 4

P(choosing 4 oldest) =   = 12/ 1680 = 1/140

 

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