In a group of 12 international referees, there are three from Africa,four from Asia and five from Europe. To officiate at a tournament, three referees are chosen at random from the group. Find the probability that: i) A referee is chosen from each Continent. ii) Two referees are chosen from Asia. iii) All the three referees are chosen from the same Continent.

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In a group of 12 international referees, there are three from Africa,four from Asia and five from Europe. To officiate at a tournament, three referees are chosen at random from the group. Find the probability that:

i) A referee is chosen from each Continent.

ii) Two referees are chosen from Asia.

iii) All the three referees are chosen from the same Continent.

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