BITSAT2019MathematicsProbabilityActual
Cards are drawn one by one at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 cards until 2 aces are obtained for the first time. The probability that 18 draws are required for this is
Options
- A3 34
- B17 455
- C561 15925
- DNone of these
Correct answer
C. 561 15925
Step-by-step solution
18 draws are required for 2 aces means in the first 17 draws, there is one ace and 16 non-ace and 18 th draw 2 nd ace. Required probability = C 16 48 × C 1 4 C 17 52 × 3 35 = 561 15925