SOLUTION: A basket contains 8 oranges, 3 mangoes and 9 apples. If 3 fruits are drawn at random, determine the probability that 1 of each fruit is drawn.
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Question 994345: A basket contains 8 oranges, 3 mangoes and 9 apples. If 3 fruits are drawn at random, determine the probability that 1 of each fruit is drawn.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A basket contains 8 oranges, 3 mangoes and 9 apples. If 3 fruits are drawn at random, determine the probability that 1 of each fruit is drawn.
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# of ways to succeed:: 8*3*9
# of random triples:: 20C3
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P(condition) = 8*3*9/20C3 = 0.1895
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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