Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Probability

Question:

The probability that a student is not a swimmer is $\frac{1}{5}$. Then, the probability that out of 5 students, 4 are swimmers is

Options:

${ }^5 C_4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^4$

${ }^5 C_4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^4\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)$

${ }^5 C_3\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^2\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^3$

$\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)$

Correct Answer:

${ }^5 C_4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^4$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - ${ }^5 C_4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^4$