Ten qualified applicants apply for a part-time job. If the manager randomly hires 3 of them, what is the probability that he hires the 3 youngest?
I got 1/120... is that the right answer? Thanks in advance

Question

Ten qualified applicants apply for a part-time job. If the manager randomly hires 3 of them, what is the probability that he hires the 3 youngest?
I got 1/120... is that the right answer? Thanks in advance

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

There are 10 C 3 = 120 different ways to hire 3 people

There is 3 C 3 = 1 way to hire 3 people that are the youngest

So you are correct, the probability is 1/120

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! :) Can you please help me with my next problem @jim_thompson5910 i think I have the answer... i will post it in a minute. :)