AP EAMCET2012MathematicsProbability
There are four machines and it is known that exactly two of them are faulty. They are tested one by one, in a random order till both the faulty machines are identified. Then, the probability that only two tests are need is
Options
- A1 3
- B1 6
- C1 2
- D1 4
Correct answer
A. 1 3
Step-by-step solution
Required probability =P( first two test either both are faulty or both are not faulty) =P (First two are faulty) +P (First two are not faulty) aligned & = 2 4 1 3 + 2 4 1 3 & = 4 12 = 1 3 aligned