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#1 2011-12-14 15:34:50

juantheron
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Registered: 2011-10-19
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marbles probability

5 different marbles are placed in 5 different boxes randomly. find the probability that exactly 2 boxes remain empty

given each box can hold any no. of marbles

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#2 2011-12-14 18:07:15

bobbym
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Posts: 109,606

Re: marbles probability

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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