SOLUTION: The probability that an individual owns a cat is x. If six individuals are randomly selected, then, in terms of x, what is the probability that exactly one individual will own a ca

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Question 925654: The probability that an individual owns a cat is x. If six individuals are randomly selected, then, in terms of x, what is the probability that exactly one individual will own a cat?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You want one individual to own a cat, and the rest do not. 6C1 = 6 ways to choose one individual out of six.