A test is conducted in a high-risk area during a pandemic. Of the 20 people who were tested, 7 are positive cases and 13 are negative cases. If 6 people were drawn, without replacement, what is the probability that exactly 3 are positive cases?  Identify the type of probability distribution shown in the problem Identify the given in the problem and solve for the probability.

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A test is conducted in a high-risk area during a pandemic. Of the 20 people who were tested, 7 are positive cases and 13 are negative cases. If 6 people were drawn, without replacement, what is the probability that exactly 3 are positive cases?
  •  Identify the type of probability distribution shown in the problem
  • Identify the given in the problem and solve for the probability.
 

 

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