AP EAMCET2011MathematicsProbability
Seven white balls and three black balls are randomly arranged in a row. The probability that no two black balls are placed adjacently is
Options
- A1 2
- B7 15
- C2 15
- D1 3
Correct answer
B. 7 15
Step-by-step solution
Firstly we fix the seven white balls in alternate position in 7 !. In out of 8 positions 3 black balls can be placed in ^8 P₃ ways. aligned & Required probability = 7 ! ^8 P₃ 10 ! & = 7 ! 8 ! 5 ! 10 ! & = 8 7 6 10 9 8 = 7 15 aligned