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A group of individuals containing b boys and g girls is
Chapter 2, Problem 32P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 32P
A group of individuals containing b boys and g girls is lined up in random order; that is, each of the (b + g)! permutations is assumed to be equally likely. What is the probability that the person in the ith position, 1 ≤ i ≤ b + g, is a girl?
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QUESTION:
Problem 32P
A group of individuals containing b boys and g girls is lined up in random order; that is, each of the (b + g)! permutations is assumed to be equally likely. What is the probability that the person in the ith position, 1 ≤ i ≤ b + g, is a girl?
ANSWER:
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From the given information we know that a group of individuals containing ‘b’ boys and ‘g’ girls is lined up in random order.