SOLUTION: A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states. What is the probability that she selects the route of three specific​ capitals?

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Question 1181147: A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states. What is the probability that she selects the route of three specific​ capitals?
P(she selects the route of three specific ​capitals) = __.
​(Type an integer or a simplified​ fraction.)
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In 40*39*38  different ways.                ANSWER


I assume that repeating is not allowed in this problem.



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