Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 5.) A bag contains 5 black, 1 red, and 3 yellow jelly beans. Three jelly beans are chosen randomly. How many ways are there to obtain 3 jelly beans that are: (a) all black? (b) 2 black and 1 red? (c) 2 yellow and 1 black? (d) 2 red and 1 yellow?

Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 5.) A bag contains 5 black, 1 red, and 3 yellow jelly beans. Three jelly beans are chosen randomly. How many ways are there to obtain 3 jelly beans that are: (a) all black? (b) 2 black and 1 red? (c) 2 yellow and 1 black? (d) 2 red and 1 yellow?

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section: Chapter Questions

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