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A committee of 3 members is chosen at random from 4 boys and 3 girls. What is the probability that the committee has exactly 2 girls?

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  • A18/35
  • B3/35
  • C12/35
  • D4/35

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Total committees = . Choosing 2 of the 3 girls and 1 of the 4 boys gives committees. Probability = 12/35. (18/35 counts committees with exactly one girl.)
Answer: C) 12/35

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