A math class consists of 25 students, 14 female and 11 male. Three students are selected at random to participate in a probability experiment. Compute the probability that a male is selected, then two females. a. b. a female is selected, then two males. c. two females are selected, then one male. d. three males are selected. e. three females are selected.

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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A math class consists of 25 students, 14 female and 11 male. Three students are selected
at random to participate in a probability experiment. Compute the probability that
a male is selected, then two females.
a.
b. a female is selected, then two males.
c. two females are selected, then one male.
d. three males are selected.
e. three females are selected.
Transcribed Image Text:A math class consists of 25 students, 14 female and 11 male. Three students are selected at random to participate in a probability experiment. Compute the probability that a male is selected, then two females. a. b. a female is selected, then two males. c. two females are selected, then one male. d. three males are selected. e. three females are selected.
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