Javier's movie collection consists of 3 action movies, 5 comedies, and 9 dramas. In a rush, he randomly grabs 3 movies to bring on a plane flight. What is the probability that he chose 2 action movies and 1 comedy? In a rush, he randomly grabs 3 movies to bring on a plane flight. What is the probability that he chooses 2 action movies and 1 comedy?

Question

anonymous · Answer

is it 3/136

kropot72 · Answer

$$\large P(2\ action,\ 1\ comedy)=\frac{C(3, 2) \times C(5, 1)}{C(17, 3)}$$