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What is the probability that John's cookie contains 3 raisins?

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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Alice bakes chocolate raisin cookies in batches of 150. She puts 450 raisins into the dough. When the cookies are done, she gives one to John. What is the probability that John's cookie contains 3 raisins?

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