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Probability problems


  • 1. A letter is takenout at random from 'ASSISTANT' and another is taken out from 'STATISTICS'. The probability that they are the same letter is :

  • Options
  • A. 35/96
  • B. 19/90
  • C. 19/96
  • D. None of these
  • Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO

  • Discuss
  • 2. In a class, there are 15 boys and 10 girls. Three students are selected at random. The probability that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected, is:

  • Options
  • A. 21/46
  • B. 1/5
  • C. 3/25
  • D. 1/50
  • Discuss
  • 3. A basket contains 10 apples and 20 oranges out of which 3 apples and 5 oranges are defective. If we choose two fruits at random, what is the probability that either both are oranges or both are non defective?

  • Options
  • A. 136/345
  • B. 17/87
  • C. 316/435
  • D. 158/435
  • Discuss
  • 4. Two cards are drawn together from a pack of 52 cards. The probability that one is a spade and one is a heart, is:

  • Options
  • A. 3/20
  • B. 29/34
  • C. 47/100
  • D. 13/102
  • Discuss
  • 5. A bag contains 6 black and 8 white balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is white?

  • Options
  • A. 3/7
  • B. 4/7
  • C. 1/8
  • D. 3/4
  • Discuss
  • 6. Three unbiased coins are tossed.What is the probability of getting at least 2 heads?

  • Options
  • A. 1/4
  • B. 1/2
  • C. 3/4
  • D. 1/3
  • Discuss
  • 7. One card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. What is the probability that the card drawn is a face card (Jack, Queen and King only)?

  • Options
  • A. 3/13
  • B. 1/13
  • C. 3/52
  • D. 9/52
  • Discuss
  • 8. 8 couples (husband and wife) attend a dance show "Nach Baliye' in a popular TV channel ; A lucky draw in which 4 persons picked up for a prize is held, then the probability that there is atleast one couple will be selected is :

  • Options
  • A. 8/39
  • B. 15/39
  • C. 12/13
  • D. None of these
  • Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO

  • Discuss
  • 9. If two letters are taken at random from the word HOME, what is the probability that none of the letters would be vowels?

  • Options
  • A. 1/6
  • B. 1/2
  • C. 1/3
  • D. 1/4
  • Discuss
  • 10. In a class, 30% of the students offered English, 20% offered Hindi and 10% offered both. If a student is selected at random, what is the probability that he. has offered English or Hindi ?

  • Options
  • A. 1/2
  • B. 3/4
  • C. 4/5
  • D. 2/5
  • Discuss

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