SOLUTION: Find the probability of randomly selecting 2 mathematics books and 3 physics books from a box containing 4 mathematics books and 8 physics books.

Question 298956: Find the probability of randomly selecting 2 mathematics books and 3 physics books from a box containing 4 mathematics books and 8 physics books.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the probability of randomly selecting 2 mathematics books and 3 physics books from a box containing 4 mathematics books and 8 physics books.
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ways to succeed: [4C2*8C3] = 336
possible outcomes: 12C5 = 792
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Prob = 336/792 = 0.4242..
Cheers,
Stan H.
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