Problem 13

Due in DSC 203 by 3 PM, Friday, November 17, 2000

A gardener plants three maple trees, four oak trees and five birch trees in a row. Sh plants them in random order, each arrangement being equally likely. Let m/n in lowest terms be the probability that no two birch trees are next to one another. Find m+n.

Solutions, questions and/or comments should be directed to Judy Downey or Griff Elder

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