A can hit a target 5 times in 6 shots, B can hit 4 times in 5 shots and C can hit 3 times in 4 shots. What is the probability that A and C may hit but B may lose?

NDA 2024 Mathematics question

can hit a target 5 times in 6 shots, can hit 4 times in 5 shots and can hit 3 times in 4 shots. What is the probability that and may hit but may lose?

(A)1/8Correct
(B)1/6
(C)1/4
(D)1/3

Answer: (A)

Solution

, so , and . The shots are

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-029998