Probability Question 10

Question: A can hit a target 4 times in 5 shots;

B can hit a target 3 times in 4 shots; C can hit a target 2 times in 3 shots; All the three a shot each. What is the probability that two shots are at least hit?

Options:

A) 1/6

B) 3/5

C) 5/6

D) 1/3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Probability of no one hitting the target $ =\frac{1}{5\times 4\times 3}=\frac{1}{60} $

Probability of one hitting the target $ =\frac{4+3+2}{60}=\frac{9}{60} $

$ \therefore $ Probability of maximum one hit $ =\frac{1}{60}+\frac{9}{60}=\frac{10}{60}=\frac{1}{6} $

Probability that two shots are hit at least is the required probability $ =1-\frac{1}{6}=\frac{5}{6} $