The probabilities are 0.4, 0.3, 0.1, and 0.2, respectively, that a delegate to a certain convention arrived by air, bus, automobile, or train. What is the probability that among 8 delegates randomly selected without replacement at this convention with an attendance of 200, 2 arrived by air, 1 arrived by bus, 3 arrived by automobile, and 2 arrived by train?

The probabilities are 0.4, 0.3, 0.1, and 0.2, respectively, that a delegate to a certain convention arrived by air, bus, automobile, or train. What is the probability that among 8 delegates randomly selected without replacement at this convention with an attendance of 200, 2 arrived by air, 1 arrived by bus, 3 arrived by automobile, and 2 arrived by train?

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...

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