Probability 9 competitors in triathlon

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Probability 9 competitors in triathlon

by vipulgoyal » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:19 pm
Triplets Adam, Bruce and Charlie enter a triathlon, if there are 9 compititors in the
triathlon, the medals are awarded for first second and third place, what is the probility that at least two of the triplets will win a medal.
A) 3/14 B) 19/84 C) 11/42 D)15/28 E) 3/4

Ans B

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