Suppose  that a class contains 15 boys and 30 girls, and that 10 students are to  be selected at random for a special assignment. Find the probability  that exactly 3 boys will be selected.  

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To make a post to this week’s Discussion Forum, click on the Counting Isn’t Always Easy link, then click Start a New Conversation.   In the title block of the dialog box that appears insert your first and  last name; compose your post in the message box–do not make your post  in an attachment; and then click Post Message.

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