document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1157923>Question 1157923</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> find the probaility of selecting 4 science books and 5 math books from 9 science books and 10 math books. The books are selected at random.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I am doing a study book for sat but i have never done these types of problems so i was wondering if i could get some help\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I think saying the statement of the problem is incorrect is a bit harsh.  I do think that the problem is presented poorly.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "By implication, the problem really asks the probability if, WHEN 9 BOOKS ARE SELECTED FROM 9 science books and 10 math books, 4 science books and 5 math books are selected.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(4 science and 5 math) = <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=%28C%289%2C4%29%2AC%2810%2C5%29%29%2FC%2819%2C9%29+=+%28126%2A252%29%2F92378+=+31752%2F82378 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"%28C%289%2C4%29%2AC%2810%2C5%29%29%2FC%2819%2C9%29+=+%28126%2A252%29%2F92378+=+31752%2F82378\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" ><br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Of course simplify the fraction or express as a decimal if needed.<br><BR>\n" );
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