Fifteen contestants in a quiz bee were competing a. What is the probability of choosing the top 5 contestants who will qualify fc the final round? b. What is the probability of choosing the top 3 contestants who will win gola silver, and bronze medals?

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Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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Fifteen contestants in a quiz bee were competing for the final round.
a. What is the probability of choosing the top 5 contestants who will qualify for
the final round?
b What is the probability of choosing the top 3 contestants who will win gold.
silver, and bronze medals?
Transcribed Image Text:Fifteen contestants in a quiz bee were competing for the final round. a. What is the probability of choosing the top 5 contestants who will qualify for the final round? b What is the probability of choosing the top 3 contestants who will win gold. silver, and bronze medals?
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