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Mathematics

Probability

9 previous year questions.

Volume: 9 Ques
Yield: Medium

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Chapter Questions
9 MCQs

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PYQ 2016
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
There are 3 true coins and 1 false coin with 'head' on both sides. A coin is chosen at random and tossed 4 times. If 'head' occurs all the 4 times, then the probability that the false coin has been chosen and used is
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PYQ 2016
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
A die is thrown twice and the sum of the numbers appearing is 6. Then, the conditional probability that the number 4 has appeared at least once is
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PYQ 2017
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
Three points are chosen randomly and independently on a circle. What is the probability that all three pairwise distances between the points are less than the radius of the circle?
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PYQ 2018
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
In a class, there are 10 boys and 8 girls. When 3 students are selected at random, the probability that 2 girls and 1 boy are selected, is
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PYQ 2018
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
If A and B are independent events such that , , then ?
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PYQ 2018
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
Six ants simultaneously stand on the six vertices of a regular octahedron with each ant at a different vertex. Simultaneously and independently, each ant moves from its vertex to one of the four adjacent vertices, each with equal probability. What is the probability that no two ants arrive at the same vertex?
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PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-

If , , and are any three arbitrary events such that , , and , find the probability that at least one of the events , , or occur.}

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PYQ 2025
medium
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
Two dice are tossed. The probability that the total score is a prime number is
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PYQ 2025
easy
mathematics ID: ipu-cet-
From a pack of 52 cards, two cards are drawn at random. What is the probability that both are Kings?

About Probability - IPU-CET

Probability is a vital chapter for IPU-CET aspirants. Mastering the concepts covered in this chapter is essential for securing a top rank.

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