PROBLEM 3. (3 Marks): In a qualifying an exam of 100 applicants, 10 applicants were drawn randomly. If 35 out of 100 qualified applicants are female, then i) find the probability that 6 out of 10 chosen are females ii) Calculate E(y) and V(y).
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