The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 6 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state? (Round your answer to two decimal places.

The U.S. Senate consists of 100 members, 2 from each state. A committee of 6 senators is formed. What is the probability that it contains at least one senator from your state? (Round your answer to two decimal places.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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