Let x be the number of successes observed in a sample of n = 7 items selected from a population of  N = 14.  Suppose that of the  N = 14  items,  M = 8  are considered "successes." Find the probability. (Round your answer to four decimal places.) the probability of observing all successes

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN:9780134753119
Author:Sheldon Ross
Publisher:Sheldon Ross
Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...
icon
Related questions
Question
Let x be the number of successes observed in a sample of n = 7 items selected from a population of 
N = 14.
 Suppose that of the 
N = 14
 items, 
M = 8
 are considered "successes." Find the probability. (Round your answer to four decimal places.)
the probability of observing all successes
Expert Solution
Step 1

Given,N=14n=7M=8and P(X=x)=CxM×Cn-xN-MCnN    ;  x=0,1,2,.......

 

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
Probability
ISBN:
9780134753119
Author:
Sheldon Ross
Publisher:
PEARSON
A First Course in Probability
A First Course in Probability
Probability
ISBN:
9780321794772
Author:
Sheldon Ross
Publisher:
PEARSON