SOLUTION: In an office, there are three secretaries, four accountants, and two receptionists. If a committee of three is to be formed, find the probability that one of each will be selected.
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Question 1170960: In an office, there are three secretaries, four accountants, and two receptionists. If a committee of three is to be formed, find the probability that one of each will be selected.
Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Number of ways of choosing 3 of the 9 people:
Number of ways of choosing 1 of the 3 secretaries AND 1 of the 4 accountants AND 1 of the 2 receptionists:
Probability of choosing one of each:
ANSWER: 2/7
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