document.write( "Question 167638: A box contains 42 batteries, 7 of which are defective. If 5 are selected at random, find the probability that: all are defective and none are defective. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #123526 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A box contains 42 batteries, 7 of which are defective. If 5 are selected at random, find the probability that: all are defective and none are defective. \n" ); document.write( "------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "P(all are defective) = 7C5/42C5 = 21/850668 = 0.000024685.... \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( "P(none are defective) = 35C5/42C5 = 324632/850668 = 0.38162... \n" ); document.write( "=================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |