Math Problem Statement
If there are 4 male students and 4 female students, 5 students are chose randomly for a math competition, what are the probability that there are exactly 2 students who are male in the 5 chosen.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Probability
Formulas
Combination formula: C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
Probability formula: P(Event) = Favorable Outcomes / Total Outcomes
Theorems
Basic Combinatorics
Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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