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From a group of 4 men and 3 women, 2 people are chosen at random. What is the probability that both chosen people are men?

A 1/7
B 2/7
C 3/7
D 4/7

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Total ways to choose 2 people from 7 is C(7,2) = (7*6)/(2*1) = 21. Ways to choose 2 men from 4 is C(4,2) = (4*3)/(2*1) = 6. The probability is 6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "From a group of 4 men and 3 women, 2 people are chosen at random. What is the probability that both chosen people are men?" is Option B: 2/7.

The other options — A) 1/7, C) 3/7, D) 4/7 — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Total ways to choose 2 people from 7 is C(7,2) = (7*6)/(2*1) = 21. Ways to choose 2 men from 4 is C(4,2) = (4*3)/(2*1) = 6. The probability is 6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.

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