SOLUTION: At random, a coach chooses a 5-member math team from a club that consists of 3 boys and 5 girls. What is the probability that Jane, a member of the club, is not chosen for the team

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Question 872091: At random, a coach chooses a 5-member math team from a club that consists of 3 boys and 5 girls. What is the probability that Jane, a member of the club, is not chosen for the team?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 people: 3B, 5G
P(Jane not selected) = %287C5%29%281C0%29%2F%288C5%29 = 21/56 = 3/8
Note: same probability of any of the 8 not being selected