Numbers 1 to 5 are written on separate slips, i.e one number on one slip and put in a box. Wahida pick a slip from the box without looking at it. What is the probability that the slip bears an odd number?
(a) 1/5
(b) 2/5
(c) 3/5
(d) 4/5
Solution:
Given 5 numbers are written on each slip and put it in a box
Wahida picks a slip randomly without looking into it
In 5 numbers, we have 3 odd numbers and 2 even numbers
Out of 5 numbers, the probability of getting an odd number is 3/5.
✦ Try This: Numbers 1 to 5 are written on separate slips, i.e one number on one slip and put in a box. Wahida pick a slip from the box without looking at it. What is the probability that the slip bears an even number (a) 1/5, (b) 2/5, (c)3/5, (d) 4/5
Given 5 numbers are written on each slip and put it in a box
Wahida picks a slip randomly without looking into it
In 5 numbers, we have 3 odd numbers and 2 even numbers
Out of 5 numbers, the probability of getting an odd number is 2/5.
☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 5
NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 2 Problem 31
Numbers 1 to 5 are written on separate slips, i.e one number on one slip and put in a box. Wahida pick a slip from the box without looking at it. What is the probability that the slip bears an odd number (a) 1/5, (b) 2/5, (c) 3/5, (d) 4/5
Summary:
Numbers 1 to 5 are written on separate slips, i.e one number on one slip and put in a box. Wahida pick a slip from the box without looking at it. The probability that the slip bears an odd number is 3/5.
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