A city council consists of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. If a committee of six people is selected, find the probability of selecting three Democrats and three Republicans.

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C(8,3) x C(7,3)
= 56(35)
= 1960

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A city council consists of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. If a committee of six people is​ selected, find the probability of selecting three Democrats and three Republicans.

Reiny · Answer

C(8,3) x C(7,3) = 56(35) = 1960

A city council consists of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. If a committee of six people is​ selected, find the probability of selecting three Democrats and three Republicans.

A city council consists of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. If a committee of six people is selected, find the probability of selecting three Democrats and three Republicans.