Probability with Combinations and Permutations

Question 1

Which counting method should you use to find the compound probability? Explain. | What is the total number of possible outcomes? | What is the probability that two girls and two boys are on the committee? Round your answer to two decimal places.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Use combinations because order does not matter.

Question 2

Which counting method should you use to find the compound probability? Explain. | What is the total number of possible outcomes? | What is the probability that two girls and two boys are on the committee? Round your answer to two decimal places.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.36

Question 3

Which counting method should you use to find the compound probability? Explain. | What is the total number of possible outcomes? | What is the probability that two girls and two boys are on the committee? Round your answer to two decimal places.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1001

Question 4

Round answers to three decimal places. | What are the total number of ways to choose ten mentors from the group of seniors, juniors, and sophomores? | What is the probability that the mentors will be five seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1,961,256

Question 5

Which statements are true? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Order matters in this scenario.; There are 2,184 ways to select a first-place, second-place, and third-place winner.; The probability that all three winners are from Midland High is 0.0275.; The probability that all three winners are from Cassville High is 0.0549

Question 6

What is the probability that the mentors will be five seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.038

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