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Probability 2007-05-07
From Danielle:
A box contains 3 defective lights and 5 non-defective lights. The lights are tested one at a time without replacement. What is the probability that the 3 defective bulbs will be found in the first 3 tests? is it 1/56 by chance?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
 
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