A probability problem by A Former Brilliant Member
Probability
Level
2
Three different toys are to be given away to two girls and one boy (one toy per child). The children will be selected from four boys and six girls. In how many ways can this be done?
The answer is 360.
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1 solution
n u m b e r o f w a y s = ( 4 C 1 ) ( 6 C 2 ) ( 3 ! ) = 3 6 0