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COMEDK · Maths · 36. Probability

A six digit number is formed by using \(1,2,3,4\), 5,6 with no repetition. Then the probability that number 1 and 3 always come together.

  1. A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  2. B \(\frac{1}{3}\)
  3. C \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  4. D \(\frac{1}{4}\)
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(B) \(\frac{1}{3}\)

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Total number formed using this number \(=6\) ! Total number formed when 1,3 are together \(=5!\times 2\) So, required probability \(=\frac{2 \times 5!}{6!}=\frac{2 \times 5!}{6 \times 5!}=\frac{1}{3}\)