Of the 50 people attending a conference, 35 were male and the rest female. Two people need to be selected from the crowd. Find the probability of selecting two females.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.7: Combinations
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Of the 50 people
attending a conference,
35 were male and the
rest female. Two people
need to be selected
from the crowd. Find the
probability of selecting
two females.
21
250
3
35
Transcribed Image Text:8) Of the 50 people attending a conference, 35 were male and the rest female. Two people need to be selected from the crowd. Find the probability of selecting two females. 21 250 3 35
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