Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Maths. Section B1

Chapter

Probability

Question:

A flashlight has 8 batteries out of which 3 are dead. If two batteries are selected without replacement and tested, then probability that both are dead is

Options:

$\frac{33}{56}$

$\frac{9}{64}$

$\frac{1}{14}$

$\frac{3}{28}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{3}{28}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → $\frac{3}{28}$ ##

Required probability $= P(D) \cdot P(D) = \frac{3}{8} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{3}{28}$