Scribd
Upload
2 views1 page

Problem Set 1

The document outlines a tutorial for a Probability and Statistics course at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, for Semester I, 2026-2027. It includes ten problems related to various probability scenarios, such as voting outcomes, lottery success comparisons, birthday coincidences, and the likelihood of forming specific numbers. Each problem requires the application of probability principles to find solutions.

Uploaded by

aadithyakulkarni1902
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views1 page

Problem Set 1

The document outlines a tutorial for a Probability and Statistics course at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, for Semester I, 2026-2027. It includes ten problems related to various probability scenarios, such as voting outcomes, lottery success comparisons, birthday coincidences, and the likelihood of forming specific numbers. Each problem requires the application of probability principles to find solutions.

Uploaded by

aadithyakulkarni1902
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

K K BIRLA GOA CAMPUS


Semester I, 2026-2027
Tutorial - 1
Course No. MATH U113 Course title: Probability and Statistics

(1) An academic department with five faculty members narrowed its choice for department
head to either candidate A or candidate B. Each member then voted on a slip of paper
for one of the candidates. Suppose there are actually three votes for A and two for B.
If the slips are selected for tallying in random order, what is the probability that A
remains ahead of B throughout the vote count (e.g., this event occurs if the selected
ordering is AABAB, but not for ABBAA or ABABA)?

(2) Each coefficient in the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is determined by throwing an ordinary


die. Find the probability that the given equation will have real roots.

(3) A has one share in a lottery in which there is 1 prize and 2 blanks; B has threes shares in
lottery in which there are 3 prizes and 6 blanks; Compare the probability of A’s success
to B’s success.

(4) What is the probability that at least 2 out of n people have the same birthday? Assume
that 365 days in a year and that all days are equally likely.

(5) A car is parked among N cars in a row, not at either end. On this return the owner
finds that exactly r of the N places are still occupied. What is the probability that both
neighbouring places are empty.

(6) A five-figure number is formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (without repetition). Find the
probability that the number formed is divisible by 4.

(7) A die is loaded in such a manner that for n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 the probability of the face
marked n, landing on top when the die is rolled is proportional to n. Find the proba-
bility that an odd number will appear on tossing the die.

(8) An integer is chosen at random from 200 digits. What is the probability that the integer
is divisible by 6 or 8?

(9) A random box contains tags marked 1, 2, · · · , n. Two tags are chosen at random with
replacement. Find the probability that the numbers on the tags will be consecutive
integers.

(10) A sign reads “ARKANSAS”. Three letters are removed and put back into the three
empty space at random. What is the Probability the sign still reads “ARKANSAS”?

*****

You might also like