According to the manufacturer, M&M's are produced and distributed in the following proportions: 0.113 brown, 0.108 red, 0.143 yellow, 0.184 green, 0.177 orange, and 0.275 blue. In a random sample of 12 M&M's, what is the probability of having 2 of each color?

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According to the manufacturer, M&M's are produced and distributed in the following proportions: 0.113 brown, 0.108 red, 0.143 yellow,
0.184 green, 0.177 orange, and 0.275 blue. In a random sample of 12 M&M's, what is the probability of having 2 of each color?
Transcribed Image Text:According to the manufacturer, M&M's are produced and distributed in the following proportions: 0.113 brown, 0.108 red, 0.143 yellow, 0.184 green, 0.177 orange, and 0.275 blue. In a random sample of 12 M&M's, what is the probability of having 2 of each color?
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