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A letter is taken out at random from the word RANGE and another is taken out from the word PAGE. The probability that they are the same letters is

Options

A$\frac{1}{20}$
B$\frac{3}{20}$
C$\frac{3}{5}$
D$\frac{1}{4}$
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Correct Answer

Option b$\frac{3}{20}$

All Options:

  • A$\frac{1}{20}$
  • B$\frac{3}{20}$
  • C$\frac{3}{5}$
  • D$\frac{1}{4}$

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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