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JEE Mains · Maths · STD 11 - 14. probability

If three letters can be posted to any one of the \(5\) different addresses, then the probability that the three letters are posted to exactly two addresses is :

  1. A  \(\frac{12}{25}\)
  2. B \(\frac{18}{25}\)
  3. C  \(\frac{4}{25}\)
  4. D \(\frac{6}{25}\)
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Correct Answer

(A)  \(\frac{12}{25}\)

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Detailed explanation

Total method \(=5^3 \) faverable \(={ }^5 \mathrm{C}_2\left(2^3-2\right)=60 \) probability \(=\frac{60}{125}=\frac{12}{25}\)