There are 10 electronics manufacturers, 7 banks and 5 insurance companies listed in the City of Redcliff Stock Exchange. In how many ways can we construct two investment portfolios, one for Alice and one for Bob, each consisting of 2 electronics manufacturers, 2 banks and 2 insurance companies, such that no company appears in both portfolios?

There are 10 electronics manufacturers, 7 banks and 5 insurance companies listed in the City of Redcliff Stock Exchange. In how many ways can we construct two investment portfolios, one for Alice and one for Bob, each consisting of 2 electronics manufacturers, 2 banks and 2 insurance companies, such that no company appears in both portfolios?

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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