AP EAMCET2001MathematicsProbability
In a competition A, B, C are participating the probability that A wins is twice that of B , the probability that B wins is twice that of C , then probability that A loses is
Options
- A1 7
- B2 7
- C4 7
- D3 7
Correct answer
D. 3 7
Step-by-step solution
Let P(C)=p , then P(B)=2 p, P(A)=2(2 p)=4 p Given that, P(A)+P(B)+P(C)=1 aligned & & 4 p+2 p+p+1 & & p= 1 7 & & P(A)= 4 7 & & P( A )=1- 4 7 = 3 7 aligned Thus, the required probability is 3 7 .