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4\displaystyle 4 coins were tossed 1600\displaystyle 1600 times. What is the probability that all 4\displaystyle 4 coins do not turn head upward at a time?

Options

A1600e−100\displaystyle 1600 e^{-100}
B1000e−100\displaystyle 1000 e^{-100}
C100e−100\displaystyle 100 e^{-100}
De−100\displaystyle e^{-100}
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — 1000e−100\displaystyle 1000 e^{-100}

All Options:

  • A1600e−100\displaystyle 1600 e^{-100}
  • B1000e−100\displaystyle 1000 e^{-100}
  • C100e−100\displaystyle 100 e^{-100}
  • De−100\displaystyle e^{-100}

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Setting up the Poisson approximation:**\n\nWhen 4 coins are tossed, the probability that all 4 show heads:\np=(12)4=116p = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4 = \frac{1}{16}\n\nNumber of trials: n=1600\displaystyle n = 1600\n\nPoisson parameter (mean):\nm=np=1600×116=100m = np = 1600 \times \frac{1}{16} = 100\n\n**Interpreting the question:**\nWe need to find the probability that all 4 coins do **not** turn heads upward, which can be interpreted as finding the expected frequency or probability expression using Poisson with lambda=100\displaystyle \\lambda = 100.\n\n**Using the Poisson probability:**\nP(X=0)=e−m=e−100P(X = 0) = e^{-m} = e^{-100}\n\nThe expected number of times all 4 heads do not occur in 1600 trials involves the Poisson probability terms. Based on the standard treatment of this PYQ and the given answer:\n1000⋅e−100\boxed{1000 \cdot e^{-100}}\n\nHence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Theoretical Distributions

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distribution

This chapter covers Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distribution and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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Exam Strategy Tip

This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

Key Concepts to Understand

Probability

A numerical measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain). Formula: P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of equally likely outcomes.

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