Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 11 - Counting Methods and Probability Theory - Chapter Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 759: 51

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

We know that $probability=\frac{\text{number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{number of all outcomes}}$ a) The number of all outcomes is $_{10}C_4=210$, out of these $_6C_4=15$ correspond to the desirable selection. Hence here the probability is $\frac{15}{210}=\frac{1}{14}$ b) The number of all outcomes is $_{10}C_4=210$, out of these $_6C_2\cdot_4C_2=90$ correspond to the desirable selection. Hence here the probability is $\frac{90}{210}=\frac{3}{7}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.