Math Problem Statement
Suppose that 7 boys and 13 girls line up in a row. Let S be the number of places in the row where a boy and girl are standing next to each other. For example, for the row GBBGGGBGBGGGBGBGGBGG we have S = 12. Find the expected value of S (close nearest integer)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Expected Value
Linearity of Expectation
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School / College
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