SOLUTION: In a sample bag of M&M's candy, there are 5 brown, 6 yellow, 4 blue, 3 green, and 2 orange. What is the probability of getting 1 brown and 2 orange M&M's if 3 are taken at a time?

Question 983579: In a sample bag of M&M's candy, there are 5 brown, 6 yellow, 4 blue, 3 green, and 2 orange. What is the probability of getting 1 brown and 2 orange M&M's if 3 are taken at a time?
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In a sample bag of M&M's candy, there are 5 brown, 6 yellow, 4 blue, 3 green, and 2 orange. What is the probability of getting 1 brown and 2 orange M&M's if 3 are taken at a time?
Solution:
Combine the colors yellow, blue, and green into one group.
probability = = 5/1140 =
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