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There are 8 spoiled apples in a container of 27 apples set for inspection. A sample is drawn, for 4 apples at random, from the container during inspection.

a) How many ways can the 4 apples be drawn in which there are 1 good apple and 3 spoiled apples?
b) How many ways can the 4 apples be drawn in which none are spoiled?
c) How many ways can the 4 apples be drawn in which all 4 are spoiled?
d) How many ways can the 4 apples be drawn from the crate ?

Can you give a full list of correct answers for all 4 questions?

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In this container, there are 19 good apples and 8 spoiled apples.
a) If ...

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