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A number of five rabbits are randomly selected for a behavioral test out of a group of 10 rabbits. If 60% of the rabbits are male, what is the probability that it will take at least 4 selection to find a male? a. 2.25% b. 3.33% c. 5.66% d. 8.50%

 Jul 1, 2015

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Ok so there are 6 male  and 4 female to choose from.

P(at least 4 males) = 5*(6/10)*(5/9)*(4/8)*(3/7)*(4/6) + (6/10)*(5/9)*(4/8)*(3/7)*(2/6)

 

5×(610)×(59)×(48)×(37)×(46)+(610)×(59)×(48)×(37)×(26)=1142=0.2619047619047619

 Jul 1, 2015
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Best Answer

Ok so there are 6 male  and 4 female to choose from.

P(at least 4 males) = 5*(6/10)*(5/9)*(4/8)*(3/7)*(4/6) + (6/10)*(5/9)*(4/8)*(3/7)*(2/6)

 

5×(610)×(59)×(48)×(37)×(46)+(610)×(59)×(48)×(37)×(26)=1142=0.2619047619047619

Melody Jul 1, 2015

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