EXERCISE I

1, Find the number of ways in which we can put 6 letters in 10 envelopes.

Ans. 10 x 10 x.. =101

2. In how many ways can a cricket eleven choose a captain, a vice-captain and a secretary
from among themselves?
Ans.:990
3. In how many ways can five persons take seats in a row for a photograph ? [Ans.: 120
4. How many numbers of not more than four digits can be formed from the digits 2, 4, 5, 6,7
8 if () repetitions of digits are allowed (i) if repetitions are not allowed.
Ans.: (i) 6 +6 +6 +6, () 516]
5. How many numbers of 7 digits can be formed with digits 1 to 9 if (i) repetitions are allowed
(ii) if repetitions are not allowed. [Ans. : (i) 9, (ii) 181440
6. A PAN (Permanent Account- Income Tax) Card is to be formed with any English aphaper
by 4digitsfrom 0, 1,2,.. 9 with repetitions allowed and endingwith
followed any English apnatt
Find how many different PAN cards are available in this schemes.

[Ans. 26 x 10* x 26 =6760000

 EXERCISE 11
1. In how many ways can a group ot nine boys appear for
of the group is to occupy
the chair at the centre.
a
photograph in a row, if the
leadcr
a
digits 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 if Ans.:8
many different numbers can be formed from
the
without repotition ? anv numho.
digitscan be taken er of
How many numbers obtained by rearranging the
[Ans.: 325
digits of 86529 are divisible by 2 or by 52

4. In a bus there are two benches each having capacity of 7 scats. In how many [Ans.:96
wavs 2 ran
girls and 6 boys, occupy the seats so that no two girls are together.
5. Find the number of
Ans.:°P*P3P P
distinguishable permutations that can be formed from all the letters of
the words (i) 'calcutta' (i) 'committee'
(ii) BANANA.
(Hint: Use the theorem of article five. ) 8! 9!
Ans.: () (213
(i). () 3! 2
6. How many of the
permutations of the above example begin and end with t in first two cases!
6!
Ans.::() (21)2 (2
1. A
number of four different
digits is formed by using the digits, 2, 3, 4,5,7, 8,9. Find noW
many such numbers can be
formed, (ii) how many of them are greater than 4500.
Ans.: (i) 840, (i)560|
. SIX rent
boys and 2 girls are to appear for a photographin a row. Find Tne the
arrangements, it(i) the two girls are to occupy the chairs at the enas, no girl is to occupy
Chairs at the
ends, (ii) the girls are (
to occuoy the chairs placed symmeuauy
21,600, (ii) 5760
Ans.: (i) 1440, (i)
 (6-12)
sit in
can sit
I n how
many ways a group of 10 men c a n be photoaraphed
if at the most 8
" P + P PA4
[Ans.: 10P 2P +1°R
in a roW and at the most 4 can stand behind them ?
3,5, 7 if each aigt
Find the sum of 4 that with the four digits 1, [Ans. : 1,06,656]
is
0.
used without repotition.
digit numbers c a n be formed

4,5 n.
1 be formed with the digits 0, 1, 2, 3,
w a n y numbers between 300 and 3000 can
[Ans.: 132 ]
digit being repeated ?
. letters of the word PARTICLE are arranged in all
he possible ways and then those are
[Ans.: 5 (7 !) + 1 25201]
arranged alphabetically, find the rank of the word PARTICLE.
 EXERCISE III
1. A committoo of 4 is to bo
formod from 5 boys and 5
Find the number of committoos so formed, girls, so as to includo at least one gi
2. A crickot olovan is to ba soloctod Ans.: 205 ]
from a group of 18
3 aro spin bowlers. Find in hoW many playors of which 5 are fast bowlers and
ways a crickot olovon can bo soloctod so as to
throe fast bowlers and two spin bowlors. include at loast
3. From amongst 8 gentlemen and 4 [Ans.: 10710]
ladios a committoo of 5 is to be formed with a
qentloman as the head. In how many ways can the particular
one lady ? committoo bo formed so as to include atleast
4. From amongst & gentiemen and 4 Ans.: 295]
ladies a committee of 5 is to be formed so as to include
at least 2 ladics and to exclude two
particular gentlemen. Find the number of ways in which
committee can be formed. the
5. Find the number of [Ans.: 1861
diagonals that may be obtained by joining the vertices of a
n sides. Hence, show that a
polygon of 15 sides has 90 polygon or
diagonals.
6. There 2
[Ans. n2-3n
10 professors and 20
are
students out of whom a committee of two
three students is to be formed.
() Find the number of ways in which this can be professors and
how many of these done. Further find in
committees, (i) a particular professor is always includoed, (ii)
is always excluded. a particular student
7. A group of 5 students
[Ans. (i) 51300, (ii) 10260, (iii) 43605 ]
say A, B, C, D, E have decided to talk with the
Chair person about their Mathematis Department's
querries. The chair person said that she will
how many ways can these five
students choose three of their speak with three of them. In
group to talk with the chair person ?
8. Find the number of
ways in which a mixed double game can be
Ans.:Cg =20]
married couples if no husband
and wife
arranged from amongst 11
play in the same game.
9. Five bulbs of
which 3 are defective are to be tried in two sockets in Ans.:2"C2. *C2]
many trials the room will be a dark room. In
how
10. A man has 5
lighted ?
friends. In how many ways can he invite
them two or more
[Ans.:71
than two at a time ?
11.
People are to be invited for dinner from 10
and at the most
Ans.:5C2 +SCg +Ca +C5 =26]
3 ladies can be invited gentlemen and 6 ladies. If at the most
and if at least one 4 gentlemen
invited, find the number of gentleman and at least one
possible selections. lady must be
[ Ans.:(Ci+°C2
at
12. There
least 2 from
are 10
professors and 10
each group. Find the
students. A committee +°Ca)(°c+1°c2 +1C+10C)
ot 6
number of such persons is to be
committees. formed taking
Ans.: 10
c.1C+10C3.10Ca +10Ca.10C1
D i s c r e t e Mi
Jlhation& Prob;
Sity
question paparthere
a r e three sections A, B, C containins .
13. in a
6 questisions
nectivelv. A candidate is to attempt / questions in all but at least two from ane
sfudent attempts 7 questions as required Tind tne number of ways he can do this

4c C C +C2 °C °C2 +*Ca C2

Ans.
C22701
14. There are n balls, all of difterent colours. In how many ways can rballs be selectad
to include the red and the white ball.
ected so as
)
(ii) to include the red or the white ball,

(ii) to exclude the red and the white ball ? [Ans.: () -C-2 (ii) 2 n-C,_ (ii) n-2
15. From a of 20 probables, a cricket team of 14 players is to be
coaching camp selected
These include 2 wicket-keepers, 8 batsmen, 8 bowlers and 2 allrounders.
In how many ways a team can be selected, so that it may include one wicket-keeper, 6 boien
and both alirounders ? [Ans.: 2C C2"CC =3136
 EXERCISE IVv
A hall is drawn at random from a bOX
Containing 12 red, 18 white. 19 hi.
Findthe probability that () it is rcd or blue, (i) white, blue or oranao
Orange. (M.U. 1997) | Ans. (|) 2/5, (ii) neither white
(i) 43/55, nor
, Three coins are tossed
simultaneously. Find the probability of
getting () wo hoa
(ii) 215
least two heads, (i) one head, (iv) at least one head. he
ads, (i) a
Ans.: () 3/8, (ii)
(ii) 3 1/2,
3.A baa contains 5 white and 6 black balls. Three balls are drawn at /8, (iv) 7/a
that () all the balls drawn will be white, random. Fincd the
(1) all will be black, (in) one necl

white and one black. white and two black ta

Ans. : (i) 2/33, (ii) 4/33,
(ii)
4. Two fair dice are thrown simultaneously. Find the probability that the sum5/11, (iv) 4/11
i) odd or a perfect square (i) even or a
obtained will ho

(i) a multiple of three or four,

multiple of three,
(iv) a prime or a perfect square,
(v) less than eight or even, (vi) divisible by three
or five or
(Hint:Sum seven.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12.
Frequency: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2,
and count the number of 1.
sample points in the desired event)
[Ans. () 7/12, (i) 2/3, (ii)5/9, (iv) 11/18, (v) 5/6, (vi) 25/36
5. Find the
probability that there will be:
(i) 53 Sundays in (a) a leap year,
(b) a non-leap year,
(ii) Sundays in the month of
5
February of a leap year, non-leap year,
(ii) 5 Sundays in the month of
October,
(iv) 5 Sundays in the month of November.
(v) 53 Thursdays or 53 Fridays. (M.U. 2003)

6.
[ Ans. (i)2/7:1/7, (i) 1/7:0, (ii) 3/7, (iv) 2/7,() 377
From a pack of cards two
cards are drawn. Find the
(i) both probability that
are black, (ii) both are red,
(ii) one is black and one is red, (iv) one is a picture and the other is red,
(v) both are
pictures, (vi) the other is an ace.
one is picture and
TAns. : () 25/ 102, (ii) 25/102, (ii) 26/51, (iv) 2/ 17, (v) 11/221, (vi) 6a/221
7. A, Band C are bidding for a contract. A has exactly half the chance that B nas, i t
turn Is
4/5 as ikely as C to win the contract. What is the probability for each to win
contract is to be given to one of them ?
(M.U. 2004) | Ans. :xbe the chance of C, thennx"5 +X = 1 X
 8. A committee of five is to bo solectod at random from 10 batsman 5 bowlers, a captain and
aCaDtain at random. Find the probability that the selected team will include
captain and the vice captain, (ii) captain but not the vice captain,
(i) both
() none of the captain and vice captain. Ans.:)5/68, (ii) 15/68, (ii) 33/68]
9. A box contains 2 white, 3 rod and 5 black balls. Throe balls are drawn at random. What is
that they will be of different colours. [Ans.: 1/4]
the Drobability
10. 1 fromagroup of 3 men, 2 women and 4 children, four persons are chosen at random. Find
the probability that exactly fwo of them will be children. [ Ans.: 10/21]
11. Eight boys and three girls are to sit in a row for a photograph. Find the probability that no
wO giris are together. Ans.: 28/55]
12. If a family consisting of a couple and their 4 children sit for a photograph in find the
a row,

nobability that parents will occupy the two chairs at the centre. [Ans.: 1/15]
13. 1f the letters of the word REGULATIONS are arranged at random, what is the probability
thatthere will be exactly four letters between R and E? Ans. 6/55]
14. If the letters of the word MISSISSIPPl are arranged at random, what is the probability that
4I'scome together? Ans.: 4/ 165]

15. Letters of the word EQUATION are rearranged at random. Find the probability that an
arrangement will

() start with E and end with O, (ii) start and end with a vowel,
(ii) start with a vowel and end with a consonant,
(iv) start and end with a consonant.
Ans.: () 1/56, (i)5/14, (iii) 15/56, (iv) 3/281
 EXERCISE V
1. From aset of 16 cards numbered 1 to 16 one card is drawn at random. Find the chance
(i)
that the number obtained is divisible by 3 or 7, (ii) not divisible by 3 and 7.

Ans. (i) 7/16, (i) 9/16]

2.There are 12 bulbs in a basket of which 4 are working. A person tries to fit them in 3 sockets
choosing 3of the bulbs at random. What is the probability that there will be (i) some light, (ii) no light
inthe room?
Ans. (i) 41/55, (ii) 14/ 551
 EXERCISE VI
red and 5 black balls and 5 balls of other colours
urs. T.
Two balls are
A box contains 4 white, 6
Find the probability that:
from the box at random.
drawn
both are white or
both are red, (i) both are red or both are black,
()
neither is red nor black,
(iv) none of the two is red,
(ii)
at least one is red.
(v) 190, (V)99/1a0
(i) 21/ 190, (i) 5/38, (iii) 18/ 95, (iv)
91/
Ans.:
random. Find the probabilitv that
three cards are drawn at
2. From a pack of 52 cards
all three kings,
) all three will be
a c e s or

or all three aces, (ii) none is a picture,

(i) all three pictures
(v) none is a spade,
(iv) at least one is a picture,
(vii) at least one spade.
(vi) at most 2 spades, 56 / 5225, (ii) 38/85, (iv) 47/85
Ans. (i) 2/5225, (ii)
839/850, (vii) 997/1700
(v) 703/ 1700, (vi) that
of 3 is to be formed. Find the probability
committee
3. From a group of 6 boys and
4 girls a
the committee will include
girls, (i) at most two girls,
all three boys or all three
(i) 29/30, (ii)5/6
at least girl. [ Ans.: (i) 1/5, (ii)
(ii) one
 EXERCISE VII
here are 100 students in a class of which 36 are boys studying Statistics and 13 giris are
o uoying Statistics. If there are 55 girls in all, find the probability that a student selected at
anoor is not studying Statistics given that the student is a boy. [Ans.: 1/5]
2. A machine is made of three components A, B, C. The probability of failure of Ais 0-01, of B
anc of C is O-02. Find the probability that the machine will work. Ans. 0-87318]
3. bag contains 5 white and 8 red balls. Two drawings of 3 balls are made such that (i) the
ais are repiaced before the second draw, (ii) the balls are not replaced before the second draw.
r E probabity that the first draw gives 3 white balls and the second gives 3 red balls.

xCa C C
Ans.: (0) 13Cx3C3 ()13T3CC3
. card is drawn from a pack of cards. Find the probability that it will be (i) a picture, given
tESpate, (i) a spade given that it is a picture. [Ans. () 3/ 13, (i) 1/41
tS=1, 2, 3, 4) and assume that each point has the probability 1/4. Let A = {1, 2),
C= {1, 4}. Show that the
events A, B, C are pairwise independent.
 Juadility
6. A box contains eight tickets with numbers 111, 112, 121,211,
ticket is drawn from the box at random. Let A; ((= 1,2, 3) be the event that the
122,212, 221,
222 and
drawn in 1. Show that Aj, Az, Aa are pairwise independent.
th
ith diait
digit n
on nd
the
Onone
ticket
7. In a factory there are 100 workers as shown belowv

Male Female Total

Skilled 35 25 60
Unskilled 30 10 40

Total 65 35 100

Find the probability that a worker selected at random will be (i) a male given that he is skilled
(ii) unskilled given that she is female. Ans.: (i) 7/12, (i) 2/7
221 and one ticket is drawn from
8. A box contains four tickets with numbers 111, 121, 211,
that the i-th digit on the ticket is 1. Show that the
the box at random. Let A; (i= 1, 2, 3) be the event
events A, A2, Ag are pairwise independent.
find k if A, B are (i) exclusive, (i) independent
9. If P A )=k, P (B) =O:4, P(AU B)=0:7,
Ans.: ()0-3, (i)05
such that 3P(A)2P(B)
=

mutually exclusive and exhaustive events,

10. If A, B, C are
Ans.: 5/6, 1/2]
=
6P (C), find P(AuB), P(Bu C).
 He must ire

MISCELLANEOUs EXERCISE
probabilities are permiceihie
whether the following
1. Examine
P{C)= 025, P(S) P(A)+ P(B1.
(B)+ P(C).
=
(A) 0-45,
PIA)=0:35, P(B)
=

(i) 11
P(A)= P(B)= 3 P(AUB) = 12 and A, Bare mutually exclusive.

l) P(A) =0-4, P(B) = 02, P(A U B) = 045 and A , Bare independent. (M.U.2002
0-4, P(A/ B) 1/4, P(B) =
0-5 =

(iv) P(A) =

= 0:3, P(B) = 0:35.

= 0-45, P(An B)
() P(A/B)
Ans.:(i) No, (i) No, (in) No, (iv) Yes, (v)
No
ind
P(A) =0:25, P(B) 0-40,
=
2. If
Bare independent
() P(AIB), P(B/A), P(A uB) if A,
(ii) P(A UB), if A, B are exclusive. Ans. () 1/4, 2/5, 0-55 (i) 065
3. If PA) =07, P(B) =05, P(A u B) =0.6 firnd P(A È B).
(Hint: P(An B) = 1- P(AnB) = 1- P(A U B))
Ans.:0
4. It PA) =
03, P(B) =
0-4, find P(AIB), P(B/A) if (a) A, B are exclusive (ð) A, Bar
independent. Ans.: (a) 1/2,3/7: (6) 0-7,06]
5. If P(A)=0:3, P(B) = 0-6, A(A n B) = 0-2, find

() P(AUB), (i) P(A U6), (ii) P(An B), (iv) P(AI B),
v) P(B/A), (vi) P(A/ B), (vi) P(B IA).
Ans.: () 07, (ii) 0-8, (ii) 0-3, (iv)1/3, (v) 2/3, (vi) 3/4,
(B) 1. Two cards are drawn from a (vii)3/71
pack. Find the probability of getting (i) both aces, (i) botn
(i) both pictures, (iv) one king and one red
queen, (v) first king and then queen.

2. Probability that A
Ans. (i) 1 /221,
(i) 25/102, (ii) 11/221, (iv) 8/663, (v)4/663|
will cross the
river is 1/6 and that B will cross it is 1/ 8. T
simultaneously but independently find the
of them will cross the probability that (i) both will cross the river, (0) at Do
river, (ii) neither will cross
the river. leasi
3. A box contains 8 Ans. (i) 1/48, (ii) 13/48, (ii)35/45
red, 3 white and 9 blue
probability of getting (i) all balls red, (i) one ball balls. If three balls are drawn at ranao
tha
red and two of of each
any other colour. colour, (ii) all balls of one one

| Ans. () 14 : /285, (i) 18/95, colou 1

(ii) 141/1140, (V)**
Discrote Mathematlcs

+ X2
(x1, x2). If A ={(X1, X2)X1
the results are recorded as
is tossed twice and TAns.: 1/15, 1/3]
A. A falr die Find P(AIB), P(BIA).
X1 X2).
>
B= {(X1. *2) consultant certain stock going
10) and predicts that the odds against the price of a

An investment 1 3. What is the probability

price remaining steady
5. are
favour of the [ Ans.: 5/12]
the odds in
ara 2: 1 and
down ? C
will go Bis 2/3 and of
that the
price
of A hitting the target is 1/2, of
shooting competition
the probability hits the target, (i)
at
6. In a find the probability that (i) none of them
them fire at the targot, Ans. : (i) 1/24, (ii)
23/24]
t / 4 . 1f all of (M.U. 2004) [
the largost.
of them hits in a Statistics
loast one Y can solve 90% of
the problems given
the problems and will solve the
solve 80%o of least o n e of them
7, X can random. What is the probability that at
[ Ans.: 0-98]
is s e l e c t e d at
haok, A problem
favour
problem ? 10 and odds in
a student X solving
problem are 12 to
a statistics will be solved
The odds against that the problem
8. are 6 to 9. What is the probability 37/55 ]
student Y solving the problem (M.U. 1997) [ Ans.:
of a other ?
independent of each odds are 7 The
when both try and only one can occur.
one must
are three
events A, B, C of which [Ans.
7:3]
9. There odds against C.
favour of B. Find the
A and 4 to 6 in
t o against
3 r.
probabilities of their failures are p, q,
consist of three parts A, B,
C and the that (i) the
1. A mechanism of these parts. Find the probability
(C) works if there is no
failure in any
The mechanism the mechanism is not working.
mechanism is working, (ii) (1 9) (1- ), (ii) 1-k]
k=(1 -P)
-

TAns.: ()
w o m e n are
unemployed.
men and women,
10% men and 45%
number of [Ans.:0-725]
2. In a group of equal selected at random is employed
?
that a person that his wife
What is the probability is 0.7 and the probability
alive next 10 years
a person will be them will be alive,
3. Probability that that (i) at least one of
is 0-6. Find the probability 10
will be alive next
will be alive next 10 years both will be alive, (iv) none of fhem
them will be alive, (ii)
(i) exactly one of [Ans.: (i) 0-88, O-46, (iii) O-42, (iv) 0-12]
(ii)
years whereas another person
is known to hit
hit the target 3 out of 4 shots,
4. A person is known to both try. (M.U. 1998)
Find the probability of target being hit when they
the 2 out of 3 shots.
target [Ans. 11/12]

of that the total score will be 12. (M.U. 1998)

5. If three dice are thrown, find the probability Ans. 1/9]
to show an even number as an odd
that it is twice as likely
6. A six faced dice is so biased both the numbers are aces,
What is the probability that (i)
number when thrown. It is thrown twice. the two numbers
the numbers are equal, (iv) the sum of
(i) the sum of the two numbers is 4, (ii) both
(M.U. 2001, 02)
is 10, (v) the sum is odd ?
2x and P(1) + P(2) + . .
+ = 1 P (6)
(Hint: If P (odd)
= x,
=
P (even)
Ans.: () 1/81, (i) 2/27,(ii) 5/27, (iv) 1/9, (v) 4/9
7.
9x= 1)
A bag contains 6 white and 9 black balls. Four balls are drawn at random twice. Find the
probability that the first draw will give 4 white balls and the second draw will give 4 black balls if
9 the balls are replaced, (ii) the balls are not replaced before the second draw.
(M.U. 1996)
Ans.: () 6/5915, (i) 3/715]
8. From six positive and eight negative numoors Tour are chosen at
numbers
Teplacement) and multiplied. What is the probability that the product is positive
random (without
(M.U. 2004)
Ans.: °G:'g+®C-
14 CA
505
1001
 1, Threo groups of childron contain respectively 3 girls and 1 boy. 2 girls and 2 t
(D) solocted at random from each group. Find the neo yS and I
and 3 boys. One child is
and two boys. that probability the qt
children will contain 1 girl (M.U. 1998) [Ans. selecte
2, An urn l contains 3 red
balls and 5 black balls, urn Il contains 2
is tossed. If an ace appears on the di0, the first urn is selected otherwise the seconn
red
and 6 black
and a

ns.balls.:13/32
A
and ball is drawn. Find the probability of getting red ball.
a
3. A boy has 5 blue marbles and 4 white marbles in his left pocket and 4 hltn
and 55wht
marbles in his right pocket. He transfers one marble blindly from his left pocketto dnd
Ans.:13148
olue
white the right pocket
anddraws one marble from the right pocket. What is the probability that it will be(j) blue, (i) l
whitg
Ans.:) 41/90, (i) 49 /901
4. A committee of 4 persons is to be selected from 3 mathematicians, 4 physicists, 2 statistica
and 1 chemist. Find the probability that in the committee their will be: Nicans
) one (i) the chemist, (ii) at least one statistician, (iv) at least one phvsitia
from each category,
Ans.: (i) 4/35, (i)2/5, (ii) 2/3, (iv) 13/141
5. A binary number (composed only of digits 0 and 1) is made up of n digits. If the
probability
of incorrect digit appearing is p and that error in different digits are independent of one
another, find
the probability of forming an incorrect number. (M.U. 2003) [ Ans.1-(1-p
6.
Astudent appears for an examination in four subjects A, B, C, D, with probabilites
passing 4/5, 3/4,5/6 and 2/3 respectively. For success in the examination, he mustpassinA
and in at least two other subjects. Find the probability of his success. [Ans.:61/90
7. A speak truth in 75% cases and B in 80% cases. In what percentage of cases are they
likely to contradict in narrating the same incidence. (M.U. 1997)
[Ans. P(A) P(B) + P(A) P(B), 35%]
8. An urn contains 10 white and 3 black balls. Another urn contains 3 white and 5 black bals
Two balls are transferred from the first urn to the second urn and then one ball is drawn tro
latter. What is the probability that the ball drawn is white ? (M.U. 1999) [ Ans.: 5/26]
two
9. A has six shares in a lottery in which there are three prizes and ten blanks. B has
shares in a lottery in which there are four prizes and eight blanks.
a prize ?
Who
(M.U. 2001) [ Ans. : A,
hasbetterchanceo
753/858]
10. If the probability of success is 1/20. How many trials are necessary in order that tn

probability of at least one success is just greater than 1/2?

(M.U. 1998) [ Ans. :2
least
How many tosses of fair coin required so that the on
probability of getting atAns.:3
.
head is 87-5 %?
a are

trials are necessary in orderthat n

n e probability of success in a trial is 0-01, how many
[Ans.:69]
probability of at least one success is greater than half ?
of items in a randon
A lotcontains 1% of defective items. What would be the number 0-95 ? (M.U. z00
it is at least
O that the probability of finding at least one defective in [ Ans.: 298)
 EXERCISE VII
fair die alternately. A throws
starts. One who throws 6 first
first u.
wins. Find
1. A and B throw a the
probabilities of
their winning the

throw a pair of
game
unbiased dice alternately and
Ans.:6/11,5/111
one who throws 10 wine i.
wins the game.t
2. A and B
show that their chances
of winning are in the ratio
12: 11.
(M.U. 1997, 2003
Astarts, The one who throws head first wins. A stato
A and B throwa coin alternately. .Find the
3,
probabilities of their winning
the game. [Ans.:2/3;1/31
he throws 6 before B throws 7 and D ..
throw alternately a pair of dice. A wins if Nins
4, A and B the
their chances of winning game.
A throws 6. If A begins find
if the throws 7 before
(M.U. 1999, 2001, 02, 04) [ Ans.: 30/61, 31/811

coin in this order. One who

throws head first wins. Findthe probabiltes
5. A, B, Cthrow a fair Ans.: 4/7,2/7,1/7
of their winning. first wins. Find their
One who throws an ace
6. A, B, C throw a fair die in that order. A starts.
probabilities of winning. (M.U. 2002, 03) [ Ans.: 36/91, 30/91, 35/91
a well-shuffled pack of
52 cards. First to draw a
A, B, C draw a card in that order from
7.
of winning. [Ans.: 16/37, 12/37, 9/37|
diamond wins. Find their probabilities