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Find the probability that we obtain the Governor (G) and Treasurer (T). (b) Find the probability that the Attorney General (A) is included in the sample.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Author:Sheldon Ross

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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As reported by The World Almanac, the top 5 state officials of Oklahoma are Governor (G), Lieutenant Governor (L), Secretary of State (S), Attorney General (A) and Treasurer (T). Suppose that we take a simple random sample without replacement of two officials from the five officials. (a) Find the probability that we obtain the Governor (G) and Treasurer (T). (b) Find the probability that the Attorney General (A) is included in the sample.

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