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Question 1158938: finite mathematics-
Two people are selected at random from nine men and four women. Find the probability that the first is a woman and the second is a man. (Enter your probability as a fraction.)
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    P = +4%2F%289%2B4%29.9%2F%289%2B%284-1%29%29+ = %284%2F13%29%2A%289%2F12%29 = 3%2F13.    ANSWER