SOLUTION: There are six seniors four juniors and two sophomores. If a committee of three is to formed, find the probability that one of each will be selected.

Question 453197: There are six seniors four juniors and two sophomores. If a committee of three is to formed, find the probability that one of each will be selected.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are six seniors four juniors and two sophomores. If a committee of three is to formed, find the probability that one of each will be selected.
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# of ways to get one of each: 6*4*2 = 48
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# of possible groups of 3 students: 12C3 = (12*11*10)/(1*2*3) = 220
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Ans: Probability = 48/220
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