SOLUTION: The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 8 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state?
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The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 8 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state?
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P(at least one from Your state) = 1 - P(0) = 1 -
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