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Transcribed Image Text:Q28. A local fraternity is conducting a raffle where 50 tickets are to be sold-one per
customer. There are three prizes to be awarded. If the four organizers of the raffle each buy
one ticket, what is the probability that the four organizers win
a. all of the prizes?
b. exactly two of the prizes?
c. exactly one of the prizes?
d. none of the prizes?
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