SOLUTION: A committee of six is to be chosen from 9 females and 8 males. What is the probability that a six person committee will have at least 5 females?

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Question 309201: A committee of six is to be chosen from 9 females and 8 males. What is the probability that a six person committee will have at least 5 females?
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