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What is the probability that at least two persons out of a group of three persons were born in the same month (disregard year)?
MathematicsProbabilityNDANDA 2017 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $\frac{33}{144}$
  • B $\frac{17}{72}$
  • C $\frac{1}{144}$
  • D $\frac{2}{9}$
Solution:
2195 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{17}{72}$
Probability that no one born in the same month $=\frac{12 \times 11 \times 10}{12 \times 12 \times 12}$
Probability that atleast two are born in same month
$=1-\frac{12 \times 11 \times 10}{12 \times 12 \times 12}$
$=\frac{144-110}{144}=\frac{17}{72}$

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