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12 girls and 19 boys (total 31) are running for 6 positions on the school's Graduation...
12 girls and 19 boys (total 31) are running for 6 positions on the school's Graduation Committee. 3 of the 12 girls are sisters and each candidate is equally likely chosen. Calculate the following:
a) What is the probability that all 3 sisters will be on the committee?
b)What is the probability that at least 1 of the sisters will be on the committee?
c)What is the probability that it will be an all boys committee?
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