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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Amy was born on a Tuesday. What is the probability that exactly two of her three best friends were also born on Tuesday? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Solution
Since her friends' birthdays are completely independent of her own, each of them has a probability of being born on a Tuesday, and a probability of not being born on a Tuesday. If exactly 2 friends were born on a Tuesday, the probability of this occurring is .
Final answer
\frac{18}{343}