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A batch contains 36 bacteria cells. Assume that 12 of the cells are not capable of cellular replication. Of the cells,6 are selected at random, without replacement, to be checked for replication.

(a) What is the probability that all 6 of the selected cells are able to replicate?
(b) What is the probability that at least 1 of the selected cells is not capable of replication?
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7 years ago
(a) P=(24/36)(23/35)(22/34)(21/33)(20/32)(19/31)=0.069

(b) P=1-0.069=0.931
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