SOLUTION: Compute the probability of drawing, without replacement, 3 odd numbers in a row from the set {1, 2, ... 11}. Round your answer to three decimal places.

Question 561146: Compute the probability of drawing, without replacement, 3 odd numbers in a row from the set {1, 2, ... 11}. Round your answer to three decimal places.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Compute the probability of drawing, without replacement, 3 odd numbers in a row from the set {1, 2, ... 11}. Round your answer to three decimal places.
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There are 6 odd numbers.
# of ways to pick 3 odd is 6C3 = 20
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# of ways to randomly pick 3 is 11C3 = 165
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P(pick 3 odd) = 20/165 = 0.1212
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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