Three numbers are chosen at random without replacement from {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}. The probability that their minimum is 3, (given that their maximum is 6) is : |
$\frac{3}{8}$ $\frac{1}{5}$ $\frac{1}{4}$ $\frac{2}{5}$ |
$\frac{1}{5}$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{1}{5}$ for 6 to be max other two numbers can be chosen from subset → $\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}$ with 3 as min only $\{4,5\}$ are elements to be chosen so probability = $\frac{2}{{^5C}_2}=\frac{2×2}{5×4}=\frac{1}{5}$ |