Math Problem Statement
10 freshmen, 9 sophomores, 7 juniors, and 6 seniors are eligible to be on a committee. If a committee of 14 students is chosen at random, what is the probability that it is made up of 2 freshmen, 3 sophomores, 4 juniors, and 5 seniors? Round your answer to 6 decimal places as needed.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Probability Theory
Formulas
Combination formula: C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
Probability formula: P = (Favorable Outcomes) / (Total Outcomes)
Theorems
Combination Theorem
Basic Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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