SOLUTION: There are 4 math books, 3 english books, and 6 science books. If selected randomly what is the probablilty that 1 science book and 2 math books are selected?
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Question 199265: There are 4 math books, 3 english books, and 6 science books. If selected randomly what is the probablilty that 1 science book and 2 math books are selected?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think that the answer is as follows:
total of 13 books
(6/13)x(3/12)x(2/11)=36/1716=2%
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