Question # 1: 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 female is selected, then two males. Probability of first student being a female = (as a fraction) Probability of second student being a male = (as a fraction) Probability of third student being a male = (as a fraction) Probability that a female is selected, then two males = (as a decimal rounded to the nearest thousandth)

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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 female is selected, then two males.

    Probability of first student being a female = (as a fraction)

    Probability of second student being a male = (as a fraction)

    Probability of third student being a male = (as a fraction)

    Probability that a female is selected, then two males = (as a decimal rounded to the nearest thousandth)

     

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