Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Probability

Question:

An elevator starts with m passengers and stops at n floors (m ≤ n).the probability that no two passengers alight at same floor is:

Options:

$\frac{{^nP}_m}{m^n}$

$\frac{{^nP}_m}{n^m}$

$\frac{{^nC}_m}{m^n}$

$\frac{{^nC}_m}{n^m}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{{^nP}_m}{n^m}$

Explanation:

Choose 'm' floors out of 'n' floors = ${^nC}_m$ (one floor for each person)

Arrange 'm' person on these choosen floors in m! ways.

⇒ Favorable ways = ${^nC}_m . m!$, Total ways = nm [as each person has m choice]

⇒ P(required) = $\frac{{^nC}_m.m!}{n^m}=\frac{{^nP}_m}{n^m}$