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a family has 8 girls and 4 boys. a total of 3 children must be chosen to speak on behalf of their family at a local benefit. what is the probability that no girls and 3 boys will be chosen help quickly someone

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Answer:

1/55

Explanation:the probability of choosing 3 boys.

The probability of choosing the first boy =4/12

The probability of choosing the second boy =3/11

The probability of choosing the third boy =2/10

The probability of choosing the 3 boys will be,

=4/12×3/11×2/10

=24/1320

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