document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=467666>Question 467666</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\">   A warehouse employs 24 workers on first shift and 17 workers on second shift.  Eight workers are chosen at random to be interviewed about the work environment.  Using combinations, find the probability of choosing 6 first shift workers and 2 second shift workers. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Ways to pick 6 first and 2 second shift workers: 24C6*17C2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Ways to pick 8 workers randomly: 41C8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Answwer: P(6 first and 2 second) = [24C6*17C2]/41C8 = 0.1916<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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