Suppose that n different balls are randomly distributed in N different compartments. Find the probability that m balls will fall in the first compartment. Assume that all N arrangements are equally likely. n

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Suppose that n different balls are randomly distributed in N different compartments. Find the
probability that m balls will fall in the first compartment. Assume that all N arrangements are equally
likely.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that n different balls are randomly distributed in N different compartments. Find the probability that m balls will fall in the first compartment. Assume that all N arrangements are equally likely.
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