OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.7 Probability · Exercise 51 · Probability · Counting & chance

Probability · Exercise 51

Use this scenario: a bag of M&Ms contains $12$ blue, $6$ brown, $10$ orange, $8$ yellow, $8$ red, and $4$ green M&Ms. Reaching into the bag, a person grabs 5 M&Ms.

What is the probability of getting $3$ blue M&Ms?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.7 Probability · Exercise 51

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