SOLUTION: Jim is one of 24 students. If his teacher randomly selects 4 students without replacement. what is the probability of Jim not getting selected?

Question 1139022: Jim is one of 24 students. If his teacher randomly selects 4 students without replacement. what is the probability of Jim not getting selected?
Answer by ikleyn(52812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The probability to select first person "not Jim" from 24 is  .


The probability to select the second person "not Jim" from remaining 23 is  .


The probability to select the third person "not Jim" from remaining 22 is  .


The probability to select the fourth person "not Jim" from remaining 21 is  .


The probability under the question is the product


    P =  =  = 0.8333 = 83.33%.     ANSWER

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