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MHT CET · Maths · Probability

If two numbers \(p\) and \(q\) are chosen randomly from the set \(\{1,2,3,4\}\), one by one, with replacement, then the probability of getting \(p^2>4 q\) is

  1. A \(\frac{1}{4}\)
  2. B \(\frac{7}{16}\)
  3. C \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  4. D \(\frac{9}{16}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\frac{7}{16}\)

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Detailed explanation

Total outcomes: \(4 \times 4 = 16\) Favorable outcomes for \(p^2 \ge 4q\):