COMEDK2024MathematicsProbability
Three vertices are chosen randomly from the 10 vertices of a regular 10 sided polygon. The probability that they form the vertices of an isosceles triangle is
Options
- A4 7
- B3 7
- C4 8
- D3 8
Correct answer
D. 3 8
Step-by-step solution
Number of triangle formed = ¹⁰ C₃ Number of isosceles triangle =10 ( 10-1 2 ) =5 9=45 So, required aligned probability & = 45 ¹⁰ C₃ & = 45 3 2 10 9 8 = 3 8 aligned