MHT CET · Maths · Probability
Three letters, to each of which corresponds an envelope, are placed in the envelopes at random. The probability that all the letters are not placed in the right envelopes, is
- A \(\frac{1}{6}\)
- B \(\frac{5}{6}\)
- C \(\frac{1}{3}\)
- D \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Three letters can be placed in 3 envelopes in \(3 !\) ways, whereas there is only one way of placing them in their right envelopes. So, probability that all the letters are placed in the right envelopes \(=\frac{1}{3 !}\)
Hence, required probability \(=1-\frac{1}{3 !}=\frac{5}{6}\)
Hence, required probability \(=1-\frac{1}{3 !}=\frac{5}{6}\)
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