There Are Three Unfilled Seats on a Small Plane, but 10

question 66

Short Answer

There are three unfilled seats on a small plane, but 10 people showed up to try to get one of those three unfilled seats. If the airline picks three people at random to get on the plane, what is the probability you and your two kids will get on the plane?

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Definitions:

Organization

A structured group of people working together towards a common goal, often characterized by a hierarchy of authority and division of labor.

Ethical Guidelines

Rules or principles designed to conduct behavior in accordance with recognized standards of right and wrong, guiding professionals in their decisions and actions.

Alternative Dispute-resolution

A range of processes, like mediation and arbitration, used to resolve conflicts outside of the courtroom.

Peer-review Board

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