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The probability of success of three students X, Y and Z in the one examination are 1/5, 1/4 and 1/3 respectively. Find the probability of success of at least two.

Correct Answer: 1/6

Explanation:

P(X) =  1 5 , P(Y) = 1 4  , P(Z) =  1 3


 


Required probability:


 


= [ P(A)P(B){1−P(C)} ] + [ {1−P(A)}P(B)P(C) ] + [ P(A)P(C){1−P(B)} ] + P(A)P(B)P(C)


 


= 1 4 * 1 3 * 4 5 + 3 4 * 1 3 * 1 5 + 2 3 * 1 4 * 1 5 + 1 4 * 1 3 * 1 5


 


4 60 + 3 60 + 2 60 + 1 60 10 60 1 6


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