SOLUTION: The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 8 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state?

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Question 861809: The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 8 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(at least one from Your state) = 1 - P(0) = 1 - %2898C8%29%2F%28100C8%29%29=