The probability that a school-grade student would drink water, fruit juice, and soda is 0.5, 0.3, and 0.2 respectively. What is the probability that among 15 students randomly selected, 6 would drink water, 6 would drink fruit juice and 3 would drink soda.

The probability that a school-grade student would drink water, fruit juice, and soda is 0.5, 0.3, and 0.2 respectively. What is the probability that among 15 students randomly selected, 6 would drink water, 6 would drink fruit juice and 3 would drink soda.

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