Math Problem Statement
A box contains identical balls of which 2 are red, 16 are white and 8 are blue. 3 balls are drawn from the box one after the other without replacement. Find the probability in which A. 3 are red B. The first is blue and the other 2 are red C. Two are white and 1 is blue
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(event) = (favorable outcomes) / (total outcomes)
Combination formula: C(n, r) = n! / [r!(n-r)!]
Theorems
Basic Probability Theorem
Multiplication Rule of Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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