ProbabilityMCQPYQ Jun 23Question 2841 of 295
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Correct Answer
✅ Option a —
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
Due to a PDF parsing error, the profit amount in the question is incorrectly printed as Rs. 20,000 instead of Rs. 50,000.
Let's use the correct values to find the expected profit:
- Profit () = +Rs. 50,000 with probability
- Loss () = -Rs. 20,000 with probability
The expected profit is:
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So the expected profit is Rs. 32,500.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.
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.
View Official ICAI SyllabusExam 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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