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OpenStudy (anonymous):

From 5 male and 6 female students, a committee of 5 members is formed. What is the probability that the committee consists of 3 males and 2 females?

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you explain?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There are 5 male and a female.. so, there are 5 MALE and 1 FEMALE total.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Typo error. Sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

step 1 : find the number of possible outcomes, you can use combinations formula -> 11C5 step 2 : find the number of ways it can happen (use combinations too) step 3 : calculate the probability

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