Seven Students Have Applied for Merit Scholarships

question 16

Short Answer

Seven students have applied for merit scholarships. This year 3 merit scholarships were awarded. If a random sample of 3 applications (from the population of 7) is selected,
a.what is the probability that 2 students were recipients of scholarships?
b.what is the probability that no students were the recipients of scholarship?

---

Definitions:

Sufficient Stake

The extent of interest or concern one must have in a matter to justify their involvement or legal standing in a case.

Justify

To justify means to provide a logical, moral, or legal reason or explanation that supports an action, decision, or concept.

Justiciable Controversy

A controversy that is real and substantial, as opposed to hypothetical or academic.

Substantial Controversy

A significant dispute between parties that involves real and substantial issues which require legal assessment and resolution.