In a group of 15 people 5 can speak german. If 3 people are selected at random to be sent on a mission in Germany. What is the probability that 2 will speak german?

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In a group of 15 people 5 can speak german. If 3
people are selected at random to be sent on a
mission in Germany. What is the probability that 2
will speak german?
а. О.2
O a.
O b. 0.07
O c. 0.02
O d. 0.01
е. 0.1
Transcribed Image Text:In a group of 15 people 5 can speak german. If 3 people are selected at random to be sent on a mission in Germany. What is the probability that 2 will speak german? а. О.2 O a. O b. 0.07 O c. 0.02 O d. 0.01 е. 0.1
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