Statistics And Probability Question 229
Question: Three mangoes and three apples are in a box. If two fruits are chosen at random, the probability that one is a mango and the other is an apple is
[EAMCET 1990]
Options:
A) $ \frac{2}{3} $
B) $ \frac{3}{5} $
C) $ \frac{1}{3} $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
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Required probability $ =\frac{{}^{3}C_1\times {}^{3}C_1}{{}^{6}C_2}=\frac{3\times 3}{15}=\frac{3}{5}. $
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