12 horses are in a race; a) what is the probability that three will win? b)...
12 horses are in a race;
a) what is the probability that three will win?
b) what is the probability that three will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and
3rd place?
Homework Answers
A)what is the probability that three will win?
Prob that three will be win is = 3/12
0.25
b) what is the probability that three will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place?
therfor first three winner I know but only awarded to them 1st ,2nd or 3rd
means prob is first awarded is 1/3
second awarded prob is 1/2
third is awarded prob 1/1
=1/3*1/2*1/1
=1/6
=0.17
A)0.25
B) 0.17
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