In a large vase, there are 8 roses, 5 daisies, 12 lilies and 9 orchids. If 3 flowers are selected at random, find the probability that at least 1 of the flowers is a lily.

Question

Assuming that the events are dependent. Would you consider this event likely to
occur? Explain your answer.

Can someone show me the calculation. the ans is 0.7426

Answer 1

what is the chance that no flower is a lily?

22/34 * 21/33 * 20/32 = 0.2574

Now subtract that from 1 and you have your answer