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03-12-2014
Mathematics

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What would be the probability that randomly
choosing 3 states from the top 6 murder states would actually be the top 3 states for murders in the United States in the exact correct descending order?
Each state and # of murders
1.California 1790
2.Texas 1089
3.New York 774
4.Pennsylvania 636
5.Michigan 613
6.Georgia 522

Answer :

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03-12-2014

The chances would be (if you cant get duplicates)

1/6

1/5

1/4

If you want the states in order

You multiply them together

6 x 5 x 4 = 1/120 chance to get them in that order

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