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Applications of Probability — Test

Question 4 • Mathematics II

Christina is randomly choosing three movies to take on vacation from nine action movies, seven science fiction movies, and four comedies. Which statement is true?

Answer
A
The probability that Christina will choose three comedies can be expressed as the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator sub 4 mathrm cap c sub 3 .
B
The probability that Christina will choose three action movies can be expressed as the fraction with numerator sub 20 mathrm cap c sub 3 and denominator sub 9 mathrm cap c sub 3 .
C
The probability that Christina will not choose all comedies can be expressed as 1 minus the fraction with numerator 4 cap c sub 3 and denominator 20 cap c sub 4 .
D
The probability that Christina will not choose all action movies can be expressed as 1 minus the fraction with numerator 9 cap c sub 3 and denominator 20 cap c sub 3 .
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