Concept explainers
Find the probability that out of 8 students, there are 5 boys.
Answer to Problem 23PT
6720 are the probability for 5 boys out of 8 students.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
There are an equal number of girls and boys in Mr. Marshall`s science class. He needs to choose 8 students to represent his class at the science fair. What is the probability that 5 are boys?
Concept Used:
5 boys out of 8 students, so 8 with the probability of 5
Calculation:
5 boys out of 8 students, so 8 with the probability of 5
Thus, 6720 are the probability for 5 boys out of 8 students.
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