13 athletes from America, 2 athletes from Norway and 5 athletes from Sweden participate in cross-country skiing. The order in which the athletes start is determined by lot. Find the probability that an athlete from Norway or Sweden will start first? find the probability that Will a non-American athlete start first?

Gretchen Allison

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2022-09-11

13 athletes from America, 2 athletes from Norway and 5 athletes from Sweden participate in cross-country skiing. The order in which the athletes start is determined by lot. Find the probability that an athlete from Norway or Sweden will start first? find the probability that Will a non-American athlete start first?

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Blaine Day

Blaine Day

Beginner2022-09-12Added 14 answers

athletes from Norway and Sweden = 2+5=7
total athletes = 13+2+5=20
P=7/20=0.35

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