Suppose That an Employer Plans to Hire Eight People from a Group

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an employer plans to hire eight people from a group of fourteen equally qualified people, of whom four are minority candidates. If the employer does not know which candidates are minority candidates, and if she selects her employees at random, what is the probability that exactly one minority candidate is hired? Round your answer to four decimal places. ​

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Definitions:

Single-parent

A parent who is not living with a spouse or partner and bears most of the day-to-day responsibilities for raising children.

Blended Families

Families formed by the merging of individuals from previous relationships, bringing together biological and step-relations.

Reconstituted Families

Families that are formed by bringing together the children of previous marriages or relationships.

Highly Involved Relatives

Family members who actively participate or engage significantly in the care, support, or affairs of their loved ones, showing a deep commitment to their wellbeing.