Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Probability

Question:

The probability that it will rain on any particular day is 50%. The probability that it rains only on the first 4 days of the week is:

Options:

$\frac{1}{64}$

$\frac{1}{128}$

$\frac{1}{16}$

$\frac{1}{8}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{128}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{1}{128}$

$\text{Probability of rain on a day} = \frac{1}{2}$

$\text{Probability of no rain on a day} = \frac{1}{2}$

$\text{To rain only on the first 4 days and not on last 3:}$

$= \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4 \cdot \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^3 = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^7 = \frac{1}{128}$