engineering mathematics MCQ #4001

A committee of 3 is to be formed from 4 men and 5 women. What is the probability that it contains at least 2 women?

engineering mathematics MCQ #4001

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A committee of 3 is to be formed from 4 men and 5 women. What is the probability that it contains at least 2 women?

    • A) 17 / 21
    • B) 5 / 7
    • C) 10 / 21
    • D) 15 / 21

    Answer: 17 / 21

    Explanation: P(at least 2 women) = (C(5,2)*C(4,1) + C(5,3)) / C(9,3) = 17 / 21. Using combination and probability.