ProbabilityMTP June 2023 Series IQuestion 2829 of 240
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In a poker set there are $90$ chips numbered from $1$ to $90$. Dan picks $3$ chips random, one after the other, without replacement. What is the probability that the numbers on the chips, in the order that the picks them are in descending order?

Options

A$\frac{1}{3}$
B$\frac{1}{30}$
C$\frac{1}{6}$
DNone
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Correct Answer

Option b$\frac{1}{30}$

All Options:

  • A$\frac{1}{3}$
  • B$\frac{1}{30}$
  • C$\frac{1}{6}$
  • DNone

About This Chapter: Probability

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5-7 Marks

Key Topics

Probability Operations, Expected Value

A logic-heavy chapter dealing with random experiments, events (mutually exclusive, exhaustive), set theory probability, conditional probability, and Bayes' Theorem. It forms the basis for Theoretical Distributions.

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Exam Strategy Tip

Always draw a quick Venn Diagram or tree when faced with 'At least one' or 'Only A but not B' wording. It saves you from double-counting.

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