Quantitative Aptitude :: Probability - Discussion

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Explanation:
Let's assume the sample space = S
and Event of selecting 1 girl and 2 boys = E

So, n(S) = Number ways of selecting 3 students out of 25 = 25C3
=> (25 * 24 * 23)/(3 * 2 * 1) = 2300.
n(E) = (10C1 * 15C2)
= 10 * [(15 * 14)/(2 * 1)] = 1050.
P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 1050/2300 = 21/46.