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Probability Problems and Solutions

The document contains a series of probability questions involving distinct numbers, birthdays, chessboard squares, letters from words, dice rolls, electric lamps, and horse racing. Each question requires calculating the likelihood of specific outcomes based on given scenarios. The problems are designed to test understanding of basic probability concepts.

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Probability Problems and Solutions

The document contains a series of probability questions involving distinct numbers, birthdays, chessboard squares, letters from words, dice rolls, electric lamps, and horse racing. Each question requires calculating the likelihood of specific outcomes based on given scenarios. The problems are designed to test understanding of basic probability concepts.

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=> Tutorial #1 [Profile1]

Q1 Two distinct numbers and b chosen


randomly
a are
- 7

from the Set 22 ,


22 ,
23 ,
24, . . . ... 225]
is
Find the
probability that
lyb
an
integer
. .

-2 What is the
> probability that in a
group of
a) I people ,
both will have the same DOB .

atleast will have the same DOB


.
b) 3 people ,
I

to be
[Assume the
year ordinary consisting of
365
days ] .

two of the 64 squares random


Qex If are chosen at on a chessboard
>
-

that side in
The probability they have a common is: ?

-4 A letter is chosen at random out 'ASSININE' and


>
-
of
One is chosen at random out of 'ASSASSIN' .
Find the

letter is both occasions.


probability that the same chosen on

tossed Find the


5 A pair of fair dice is .

probability that

maximum the two numbers is


greater then 4
the of .

Q16 A has three electic lamps From collection


-
room . a
of 10

electric bulb
of which bare
good ,
3 are
selected at random

&
put in the
lamps .
Find
Probability
the that the room

is
lighted .

Five horses compete in a race John picks .


horses
Get . 2
>
-

bets Find
at random and on them
. the
probability that

John picked the winner .


Assume no dead heat
.

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