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S1 discrete random variables

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for 0, doesn't that mean the probability that no dogs are chosen so the cats are chosen so 3/7?
Original post by Secret.
In this question 5b0bebc3341f96e3b27d6f1cd3974a42.png

for 0, doesn't that mean the probability that no dogs are chosen so the cats are chosen so 3/7?


Yes, it means no dogs are chosen.

But two animals are chosen, so it's not 3/7 (which would be correct if just one animal was chosen).
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Original post by ghostwalker
Yes, it means no dogs are chosen.

But two animals are chosen, so it's not 3/7 (which would be correct if just one animal was chosen).



Aah so 3/7 * 2/6?
Original post by Secret.
Aah so 3/7 * 2/6?


You got it!
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Original post by ghostwalker
You got it!



Thanks! :biggrin:

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