NDA2024MathematicsProbabilityActual
Three different numbers are selected at random from the first 15 natural numbers. What is the probability that the product of two of the numbers is equal to third number?
Options
- A1 91
- B2 455
- C1 65
- D6 455
Correct answer
D. 6 455
Step-by-step solution
aligned n( ~S ) & = ¹⁵ C ₃ 2 3 & =6 2 4 & =8 2 5 & =10 2 6 & =12 2 7 & =14 3 4 & =12 aligned n( E )=6 Required probability = 6 ¹⁵ C ₃ = 6 15 14 13 12! 12! 3 2 = 6 35 13 = 6 455