The probability of occurrence of an event $E$ in one trial is $0.4$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2,...
The probability that an event E occurs in one trial is , Three independent trials of the experiment are performed. What is the probability that E occurs at least once?
The probability of the safe arrival of one ship out of 5 is . What is the probability of the safe arrival of at least 3 ships?
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The probability of safe arrival of the ship is $1 / 5$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots...
The probability that a man can hit a target is . He tries five times. What is the probability that he will hit the target at least 3 times?
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B.
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D. None of these
The probability that the man hits the target is $3 / 4$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots...
A pair of dice is thrown 7 times. If getting a total of 7 is considered a success, what is the probability of getting at most 6 successes?
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D. None of these
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$, here $n=7$ As we know that the favourable outcomes of getting at...
In 4 throws of a pair of dice, what is the probability of throwing doublets at least twice?
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D. None of these
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n \text { and } q=(1-p)$ As we know that the favourable outcomes of getting at least...
A die is thrown 5 times. If getting an odd number is a success, then what is the probability of getting at least 4 successes?
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Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the die is thrown 5 times the total number of outcomes will be...
8 coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting at least 6 heads is
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Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . \mathrm{n}$ and $\mathrm{q}=(1-\mathrm{p})$ As the coin is tossed 8 times the total...
A coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that the head appears an even number of times?
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Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots \ldots . .$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the coin is tossed 5 times the total number of outcomes will...
A coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that tail appears an odd number of times?
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D.
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the coin is tossed 5 times the total number of outcomes will be...
A fair coin is tossed 6 times. What is the probability of getting at least 3 heads?
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D.
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots \ldots$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the coin is thrown 6 times the total number of outcomes will be...
An unbiased die is tossed twice. What is the probability of getting a 4,5 or 6 on the first toss and a or 4 on the second toss?
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D.
A die is tossed twice, The probability of getting a 4,5 or 6 in the first trial is $3 / 6=\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A})$ The probability of getting a $1,2,3$ or 4 in the second trial is $4 / 6=P(B)$ As the...
A couple has 2 children. What is the probability that both are boys. If it is known that one of them is a boy?
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The couple has two children and one is known to be boy, The probability that the other is boy will be $=$ $\frac{Favourable-outcome}{Total-outcome}$ Total outcomes are 3 , The first child is a boy,...
In a class, of the students read mathematics, biology and both mathematics and biology. One student is selected at random. What is the probability that he reads mathematics if it is known that he reads biology?
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Given: $60 \%$ of the students read mathematics, $25 \%$ biology and $15 \%$ both mathematics and biology That means, Let the event A implies students reading mathematics, Let the event B implies...
Two numbers are selected random from integers 1 through If the sum if even, what is the probability that both numbers are odd?
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B.
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The sum will be even when; both numbers are either even or odd, i.e. for both numbers to be even, the total cases ${ }^{5} \mathrm{C}_{1} \mathrm{X}^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}$ (Both the numbers are odd)...
A die is thrown twice, and the sum of the numbers appearing is observed to be 7 . What is the conditional probability that the number 2 has appeared at least one?
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The die is thrown twice, So the favourable outcomes that the sum appears to be 7 are $(1,6),(2,5),(3,4),(4,3),(5,2)$ and $(6,1)$ Out of these 2 appears twice, So the probability that 2 appears at...
If and are two events such that and , then the events and B are
A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Mutually exclusive
D. None of these
Given, $\begin{array}{l} P(A \cup B)=\left(\frac{5}{6}\right), P(A \cap B)=\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) \text { and } \\ P(\bar{B})=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right), P(B)=1-P(\bar{B})=1-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}...
If and are independent events, then
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B.
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D.
$\mathrm{P}(\overline{\mathrm{A}} / \overline{\mathrm{B}})=\frac{P(\bar{A} \cap \bar{B})}{P(\bar{B})}=\frac{P(\bar{A}) P(\overline{\bar{B})}}{1-P(B)}=1-P(A)$ Hence, the correct option is a.
If and are events such that and , then
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B.
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D.
$\begin{array}{l} P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.8 \text { and } \\ P(B / A)=0.6 \\ P(B / A)=\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)}=0.6 \\ P(A \cap B)=0.24 \\ \Rightarrow P(A / B)=\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}=0.3 \end{array}$...
If and , then
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$\begin{array}{l} P(A)=\frac{1}{4}, P(B)=\frac{1}{3} \text { and } P(A \cap B)=\frac{1}{5} \\ P(\overline{(B} / \bar{A})=\frac{P(\bar{A} \cap \bar{B})}{P(\bar{A})}=\frac{1-P(A \cup...
If and are events such that and , then
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B.
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D.
$\begin{array}{l} P(A)=0.3, P(B)=0.2 \text { and } P(A \cap B)=0.1 \\ P(\bar{A} \cap B)=P(B)-P(A \cap B)=0.2-0.1=0.1 \end{array}$ Hemce, correct option is b.
A die is rolled. If the outcome is an odd number, what is the probability that it is prime?
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B.
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D. None of these
The probability that the outcome which is either, 1,3 or 5 is prime is $=\frac{\text { Favorable outcomes }}{\text { Total outcomes }}$ Favourable outcomes $=3$ or 5 Total outcomes $=1,3$, and 5...
A machine operates only when all of its three components function. The probabilities of the failures of the first, second and third component are and , respectively. What is the probability that the machine will fail?
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B.
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D. None of these
The probability of failure of the first component $=0.2=\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A})$ The probability of failure of second component $=0.3=\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{B})$ The probability of failure of third...
A can hit a target 4 times in 5 shots, B can hot 3 times in 4 shots, and can hit 2 times in 3 shots. The probability that and hit and does not hit is
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C.
D. None of these
$\begin{array}{l} P(A)=\frac{4}{5} P(B)=\frac{3}{4} P(C)=\frac{2}{3} \\ P\left(B \cap C \cap A^{\prime}\right)=P(B \cap C)-P(B \cap C \cap A) \end{array}$ As the events are independent, So, $P(B...
The probabilities of A, B and C of solving a problem are and respectively. What is the probability that the problem is solved?
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B.
C.
D. None of these
The probability that the problem is solved $=P(A \cup B \cup C)=P(A)+P(B)+P(C)-P(A \cap B)-P(B \cap C)-P(C \cap A)+3 P(A \cap B \cap$ C) Considering independent events, $P(A \cap B)=P(A) \cdot P(B)$...
It is given that the probability that A can solve a given problem is and the probability that B can solve the same problem is . The probability that at least one of A and B can solve a problem is
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B.
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D.
$\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A})=$ probability that A can solve the problem $=3 / 5$ And $P(B)=$ probability that $B$ can solve the problem $=2 / 3$ $P(A \cup B)=P(A)+P(B)$, As the events are independent...
If and are events such that and , then and are
A. Independent
B. Mutually exclusive
C. Both ‘ ‘ and ‘ .’
D. None of these
We are having two events $A$ and $B$ such that $\begin{array}{l} P(A)=\frac{1}{2}, P(B)=\frac{7}{12} \text { and } P\left(A^{\prime} \cup B^{\prime}\right)=\frac{1}{4} \\ P\left(A^{\prime} \cup...
If and , then
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B.
C.
D.
$\begin{array}{l} P(A)=\frac{6}{11}, P(B)=\frac{5}{11} \text { and } P(A \cup B)=\frac{7}{11} \\ P(A \cup B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A \cap B) \\ \Rightarrow \frac{7}{11}=\frac{6}{11}+\frac{5}{11}-P(A \cap B)...
If and , then
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B.
C.
D.
$\begin{array}{l} P(B / A)=\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)} \\ \Rightarrow \text { And } P(A)=0.8 \\ \Rightarrow P(A \cap B)=0.32 \end{array}$ So, $P(A / B)=\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}$ $\Rightarrow P(A /...
If and are independent events such that and , then
A.
B.
C.
D. None of these
As $A$ and $B$ are independent events such that $P(A)=0.4, P(B)=x$ So, $P(A \cap B)=P(A) P(B)$ And $P(A \cup B)=P(A)+P(B)+P(A \cap B)$ $\begin{array}{l} P(A \cup B)=0.4+X-0.4 X=0.5 \\ \Rightarrow...
If and are mutually exclusive events such that and , then
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B.
C.
D. None of these
If $A$ and $B$ are mutually exclusive events then, $P(A)=0.4, P(B)=X$ And $P(A \cup B)=P(A)+P(B)=0.5=0.4+P(B)$ $\Rightarrow P(B)=0.1$
Bring out the fallacy, if any, in the following statement: ‘The mean of a binomial distribution is 6 and its variance is 9 ‘
Variance can not be greater than mean as then, q wll be greater than 1, which is not possible. As, $n p=6$ and $n p q=9$ $q=3 / 2 \ldots$ (not possible)
Obtain the binomial distribution whose mean is 10 and standard deviation is .
Mean is 10, Standard deviation is $2 \sqrt{2}$ So, variance is $\sigma^{2}$ i.e. 8 Thus, Mean $=\mathrm{np}=10$ Variance $=\mathrm{npq}=8$ $\Rightarrow \mathrm{q}=\frac{4}{5}$ $\Rightarrow...
In a binomial distribution, the sum and the product of the mean and the variance are and respectively. Find the distribution.
$\begin{array}{l} \text { Mean }+\text { Variance }=n p+n p q=n p(1+q)=25 / 3 \\ \text { Variance }=n^{2} p^{2} q=n 2=50 / 3 \ldots(i) \\ n^{2} p^{2}(1+q)^{2}=625 / 9 \ldots \text { (ii) }...
For a binomial distribution, the mean is 6 and the standard deviation is . Find the probability of getting 5 successes.
$\begin{array}{l} \text { Mean }=\mathrm{np}=6 \\ \text { Variance }=\mathrm{npq}=2 \\ \Rightarrow \mathrm{q}=\frac{1}{3} \\ \Rightarrow \mathrm{p}=1-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2}{3} \\ \Rightarrow...
The mean and variance of a binomial distribution are 4 and respectively. Find .
$\begin{array}{l} \text { Mean }=n p=4 \\ \text { Variance }=n p q=4 / 3 \\ \Rightarrow q=\frac{1}{3} \\ \Rightarrow p=1-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2}{3} \\ \Rightarrow n=6 \end{array}$ The probability $(X...
Find the binomial distribution whose mean is 5 and variance is .
$\begin{array}{l} \text { Mean }=n p=5 \\ \text { Variance }=n p q=2.5 \\ \Rightarrow q=\frac{2.5}{5}=\frac{1}{2} \\ \Rightarrow p=1-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2} \\ \Rightarrow n=10 \end{array}$...
Determine the binomial distribution whose mean is 9 and variance is
$\begin{array}{l} \text { Mean }=\mathrm{np}=9 \\ \text { Variance }=\mathrm{npq}=6 \\ \Rightarrow \mathrm{q}=\frac{6}{9}=\frac{2}{3} \\ \Rightarrow \mathrm{p}=1-\frac{6}{9}=\frac{1}{3} \\...
A die is thrown 100 times. Getting an even number is considered a success. Find the mean and variance of success.
Probability of getting an even number is $=3 / 6=1 / 2$ Probability of getting an odd number is $=3 / 6=1 / 2$ $\begin{array}{l} \text { Variance }=\mathrm{npq} \\ \Rightarrow 100 \times \frac{1}{2}...
A die is tossed thrice. A success is 1 or 6 on a toss. Find the mean and variance of successes.
Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . n$ and $q=(1-p), n=3$ $\begin{array}{l} p=2 / 6=1 / 3, q=4 / 6=2 / 3 \\...
A policeman fires 6 bullets at a burglar. The probability that the burglar will be hit by a bullet is what is the probability that burglar is still unhurt?
The probability that the burglar will be hit by a bullet is $0.6 .$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2,...
A bag contains 5 white, 7 red 8 black balls. If four balls are drawn one by one with replacement, what is the probability that At least one is white
Balls are drawn at random, So, the probability that at least one is white is, In a trial the probability of selecting a white ball is $\frac{5}{20}$ So, in 4 trials the probability that at least one...
A bag contains 5 white, 7 red 8 black balls. If four balls are drawn one by one with replacement, what is the probability that
(i) None is white
(ii) All are white
(i) Balls are drawn at random, So, the probability that none is white is, In a trial the probability of selecting a non-white ball is $\frac{15}{20}$ So, in 4 trials it will be,...
If the probability that a man aged 60 will live to be 70 is , what is the probability that out of 10 men, now 60, at least 8 will live to be
The probability that a man aged 60 will live to be 70 is $0.65$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots...
A man can hit a bird, once in 3 shots. On this assumption he fires 3 shots. What is the chance that at least one bird is hit?
The probability that the bird will be shot, is $1 / 3$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots ....
In a hurdles race, a player has to cross 10 hurdles. The probability that he will clear each hurdle is . What is the probability that he will knock down fewer than 2 hurdles?
The probability that the hurdle will be cleared is $5 / 6$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots...
The probability of a man hitting a target is . If he fires 7 times, what is the probability of his hitting the target at least twice?
Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . n \text { and } q=(1-p), n=7 \\ p= q=? \end{array}$...
Past records show that of the operations performed by a certain doctor were successful. If the doctor performs 4 operations in a day, what is the probability that at least 3 operations will be successful?
The probability that the operations performed are successful is $=0.8$ The probability that at least three operations are successful is $=\mathrm{P}(3)+\mathrm{P}(4)$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow{...
Three cars participate in a race. The probability that any one of them has an accident is Find the probability that all the cars reach the finishing line without any accident.
The probability that any one of them has an accident is $0.1$. The probability any car reaches safely is $0.9 .$ The probability that all the cars reach the finishing line without any accident is...
Assume that on an average one telephone number out of 15, called between 3 p.m. on weekdays, will be busy. What is the probability that if six randomly selected telephone numbers are called, at least 3 of them will be busy?
The probability that the called number is busy is $\frac{1}{15}$ Using Bernoulli's Trial we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)} \\ x=0,1,2,...
In the items produced by a factory, there are defective items. A sample of 6 items is randomly chosen. Find the probability that this sample contains at least 3 defective items
The probability that the item is defective $=\frac{1}{10}=p$ The probability that the bulb will not fuse $=1-\frac{1}{10}=\frac{9}{10}=q$ Using Bernoulli's we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text {...
In the items produced by a factory, there are defective items. A sample of 6 items is randomly chosen. Find the probability that this sample contains.
(i) exactly 2 defective items
(ii) not more than 2 defective items
(i) The probability that the item is defective $=\frac{1}{10}=p$ The probability that the bulb will not fuse $=1-\frac{1}{10}=\frac{9}{10}=\mathrm{q}$ Using Bernoulli's we have, $\begin{array}{l}...
The probability that a bulb produced by a factory will fuse after 6 months of use is find the probability that out of 5 such bulbs not more than one will fuse after 6 months of use
The probability that the bulb will fuse $=0.05=p$ The probability that the bulb will not fuse $=1-0.05=0.95=q$ Using Bernoulli's we have, $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$...
The probability that a bulb produced by a factory will fuse after 6 months of use is find the probability that out of 5 such bulbs
(i) none will fuse after 6 months of use
(ii) at least one will fuse after 6 months of use
(i) The probability that the bulb will fuse $=0.05=\mathrm{p}$ The probability that the bulb will not fuse $=1-0.05=0.95=q$ Using Bernoulli's we have, $\begin{array}{l} P(\text { Success }=x)={...
In a box containing 60 bulbs, 6 are defective. What is the probability that out of a sample of 5 bulbs
(i) none is defective
(ii) exactly 2 are defective
(i) Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n \text { and } q=(1-p), n=5$ The probability of success, i.e. the bulb is...
There are defective items in a large bulk of times. Find the probability that a sample of 8 items will include not more than one detective item.
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . .$ and $q=(1-p), n=8$ The probability of success, i.e. the bulb is defective...
A pair of dice is thrown 7 times. If ‘getting a total of is considered a success, find the probability of getting
(i) at least 6 successes
(ii) at most 6 successes
(i) Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots \ldots$ and $q=(1-p), n=7$ the favourable outcomes,...
A pair of dice is thrown 7 times. If ‘getting a total of is considered a success, find the probability of getting
(i) no success
(ii) exactly 6 successes
(i) Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p), n=7$ the favourable outcomes,...
A pair of dice is thrown 4 times. If ‘getting a doublet’ is considered a success, find the probability of getting 2 successes.
As the pair of die is thrown 4 times, The total number of outcomes $=36$ Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and...
Find the probability of a 4 turning up at least once in two tosses of a fair die.
The total outcomes $=36$ The favourable outcomes are $(1,4),(2,4),(3,4),(4,4),(5,4),(6,4),(4,1),(4,2),(4,3),(4,5),(4,6)$ Thus, the probability $=$ favourable outcomes/total outcomes $\Rightarrow...
A die is thrown 4 times. ‘Getting a 1 or a 6 ‘ is considered a success, Find the probability of getting at most 2 successes
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$ We know that the favourable outcomes of getting at most 2 successes...
A die is thrown 4 times. ‘Getting a 1 or a 6 ‘ is considered a success, Find the probability of getting
(i) exactly 3 successes
(ii) at least 2 successes
(i) Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots \ldots \text { and } q=(1-p)$ We know that the favourable outcomes of getting exactly...
A die is thrown 6 times. If ‘getting an even number’ is a success, find the probability of getting at most 5 successes
Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the die is thrown 6 times the total number of outcomes will be...
A die is thrown 6 times. If ‘getting an even number’ is a success, find the probability of getting
(i) exactly 5 successes
(ii) at least 5 successes
(i) Using Bernoulli's Trial $P($ Success $=x)={ }^{n} C_{x} \cdot p^{x} \cdot q^{(n-x)}$ $x=0,1,2, \ldots \ldots . . . n$ and $q=(1-p)$ As the die is thrown 6 times the total number of outcomes will...
10 coins are tossed simultaneously. Find the probability of getting at least 4 heads
As 10 coins are tossed simultaneously the total number of outcomes are $2^{10}=1024$. the favourable outcomes of getting at least 4 heads will be ${ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{4}+{ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{5}+{...
10 coins are tossed simultaneously. Find the probability of getting
(i) exactly 3 heads
(ii) not more than 4 heads
(i) As 10 coins are tossed simultaneously the total number of outcomes are $2^{10}=1024$. the favourable outcomes of getting exactly 3 heads will be ${ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{3}=120$ Thus, the...
A coin is tossed 6 times. Find the probability of getting at most 4 heads
As the coin is tossed 6 times the total number of outcomes will be $2^{6}=64$ And we know that the favourable outcomes of getting at most 4 heads will be ${ }^{6} \mathrm{C}_{0}+{ }^{6}...
A coin is tossed 6 times. Find the probability of getting
(i) exactly 4 heads
(ii) at least 1 heads
(i) As the coin is tossed 6 times the total number of outcomes will be $2^{6}=64$ And we know that the favourable outcomes of getting exactly 4 heads will be ${ }^{6} c_{4}=15$ Thus, the probability...
7 coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability that a tail appears an odd number of times?
As 7 coins are tossed simultaneously the total number of outcomes are $2^{7}=128$. The favourable number of outcomes that a tail appears an odd number of times will be, ${ }^{7} \mathrm{C}_{1}+{...
A coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that a head appears an even number of times?
As the coin is tossed 5 times the total number of outcomes will be $2^{5}=32$. And we know that the favourable outcomes of a head appearing even number of times will be, That either the head appears...
A coin is tossed 6 times. Find the probability of getting at least 3 heads.
As the coin is tossed 6 times the total number of outcomes will be $2^{6}$. And we know that the favourable outcomes of getting at least 3 heads will be ${ }^{6} c_{3}+{ }^{6} c_{4}+{ }^{6} c_{5}+{...