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Counting technique: There is a group of 6 men and 8 women. a) What is the probability to select a group of 6 with no men? b) What is the probability to select a group of 8 with 5 women?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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