From a group of 4 boys and 4 girls, 6 children are to be randomly selected. What is the probability that 3 boys and 3 girls will be selected?  Pick one: A) 1/2 B) 2/3 C) 3/5 D) 4/7 E) 5/9
The total number of ways to choose 6 children from 8 is 8C6 = 28   The number of ways to choose 3 boys and 3 girls is 4C3*4C3 = 4*4= 
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<output>16</output>
16   P(3 boys and 3 girls)= 16/28 = 4/7   The answer is 4/7.
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From a group of 4 boys and 4 girls, 6 children are to be randomly selected. What is the probability that 3 boys and 3 girls will be selected?