SOLUTION: A gambler places a bet on a horse race. To win, she must pick the top three finishers in any order. Nine horses of equal ability are entered in the race. Assuming the horses finish
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Question 1121556: A gambler places a bet on a horse race. To win, she must pick the top three finishers in any order. Nine horses of equal ability are entered in the race. Assuming the horses finish in a random order, what is the probability that the gambler will win her bet? Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source):
