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What is the probability that no girl will choose her own dress?

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A mother bought three dress for her triplets daughters(one for each) and put the dresses in the dark. One by one the girls come and pick a dress.
What is the probability that no girl will choose her own dress?

posted Aug 31, 2016 by Vishal

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