You are running in a marathon with 38 total racers (including you) in which first, second, and third place are awarded. (a) How many outcomes for this race are there? (b) How many outcomes for this race include you winning first or second place? (c) What is the probability of you winning first or second place?

You are running in a marathon with 38 total racers (including you) in which first, second, and third place are awarded. (a) How many outcomes for this race are there? (b) How many outcomes for this race include you winning first or second place? (c) What is the probability of you winning first or second place?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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