A question in mathematics is given to three students P, Q and R whose chances of solving are 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 respectively. What is the probability that the…
A question in mathematics is given to three students P, Q and R whose chances of solving are 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 respectively. What is the probability that the problem will be solved?
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Correct answer: (B) 0.6
Explanation
P(no one solves) = (2/3)(3/4)(4/5) = 2/5. So P(solved) = 1 − 2/5 = 3/5 = 0.6.