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1. There are 15 boys and 10 girls in a class. If three students are selected at random, what is the probability that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected?
- A. 1/40
- B. 1/40
- C. 1/40
- D. 1/40
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1 girl & 2 boys can be selected in = (10C1) × (15C2) ways = 10 × 105 ways = 1050 ways.
3 students can be selected from 25 students = 25C3 = 2300 ways
Required probability = 1050/2300 = 21/46. Ans: C
3 students can be selected from 25 students = 25C3 = 2300 ways
Required probability = 1050/2300 = 21/46. Ans: C
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