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Three numbers are chosen at random without replacement from {1,2,3,,8}. The probability that their minimum is 3, given that their maximum is 6, is
MathematicsProbabilityBITSATBITSAT 2019
Options:
  • A 38
  • B 15
  • C 14
  • D 25
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 15

Let A be the event that maximum is 6.

B be the event that minimum is 3.

PA=C25C38 (number less than 6 is 5)

PB=C25C38 (number greater than 3 is 5)

PAB=C12C38

 Required probability

=PB/A=PABPA=C12C25=210=15

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