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89. In a drawing, a jar holds the numbers 1 to 8. If you draw three numbers to form a three-digit number (without replacement), what is the probability you will draw 135?

A.1/56
B. 1/512
C.3/8
D.1/336

User AAber
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Answer:

1: D. 1/336

Explanation:

User Hassan Fayyaz
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Answer:

1: D. 1/336

Explanation:

10 x 9 x 8 = 720

There are 720 ways for them to come in first, second and third place.

2. Probability = 1/8 x 1/7 x 1/6 = 1/336

The probability is 1/336 or 0.002976.

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