Liv D.
asked • 05/30/21A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states. What is the probability that she selects the route of three specific capitals?
A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states. What is the probability that she selects the route of three specific capitals?
P(she selects the route of three specific capitals) = __
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
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Billy M. answered • 05/30/21
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since order matter, use permutation
nPr
n=40 and r=3
40P3= 40!/3!=59280
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Mark M.
Order makes a difference. This is a permutation. Use the formula.05/30/21