On the new game show, "Who Wants to Be a Game Show Host?", 6 of the 18 contestants are from Ontario. Five contestants are to be selected to go on to the second round. In how many ways could 2 of the 5 contestants be from Ontario?

On the new game show, "Who Wants to Be a Game Show Host?", 6 of the 18 contestants are from Ontario. Five contestants are to be selected to go on to the second round. In how many ways could 2 of the 5 contestants be from Ontario?

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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