Q. If the probability of event A is 0.2 and the probability of event B is 0.5, what is the probability of either A or B occurring if A and B are independent?
A.0.7
B.0.6
C.0.5
D.0.4
Solution
The probability of either A or B occurring is P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) = 0.2 + 0.5 - (0.2 * 0.5) = 0.7.
Q. If the probability of event A is 0.4 and the probability of event B is 0.5, what is the probability of both A and B occurring if they are independent?
A.0.2
B.0.4
C.0.5
D.0.9
Solution
For independent events, P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B) = 0.4 * 0.5 = 0.2.
Q. If the probability of event C is 0.2 and the probability of event D is 0.3, what is the probability of either C or D occurring if they are mutually exclusive?
A.0.5
B.0.6
C.0.3
D.0.2
Solution
For mutually exclusive events, P(C or D) = P(C) + P(D) = 0.2 + 0.3 = 0.5.
Q. If the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series is given by S_n = 3n^2 + 2n, what is the common difference? (2023)
A.3
B.4
C.5
D.6
Solution
The common difference can be found by calculating S_n - S_(n-1). Here, S_n = 3n^2 + 2n and S_(n-1) = 3(n-1)^2 + 2(n-1). The difference simplifies to 4.
Q. If two dice are rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the dice is 7?
A.1/6
B.1/12
C.1/36
D.5/36
Solution
The combinations that give a sum of 7 are (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1), totaling 6 combinations. The total outcomes are 36, so the probability is 6/36 = 1/6.
Q. In a certain city, the probability of a person being a smoker is 0.3. If two people are selected at random, what is the probability that both are smokers?
A.0.09
B.0.21
C.0.3
D.0.6
Solution
The probability that both are smokers is 0.3 * 0.3 = 0.09.
Q. In a certain game, the probability of winning is 0.3. If a player plays the game 5 times, what is the probability of winning at least once?
A.0.163
B.0.836
C.0.5
D.0.7
Solution
The probability of losing all 5 games is (1 - 0.3)^5 = 0.168. Therefore, the probability of winning at least once is 1 - 0.168 = 0.832, which rounds to 0.836.
Q. In a class of 30 students, 18 students study Mathematics, 15 study Science, and 10 study both subjects. How many students study only Mathematics?
A.8
B.10
C.15
D.18
Solution
To find the number of students who study only Mathematics, we use the formula: Only Mathematics = Total Mathematics - Both subjects. Thus, 18 - 10 = 8.
Q. In a class of 50 students, 20 study English, 25 study Mathematics, and 10 study both. How many students study only one subject?
A.35
B.25
C.15
D.45
Solution
The number of students studying only English is 20 - 10 = 10, and only Mathematics is 25 - 10 = 15. Thus, total studying only one subject is 10 + 15 = 25.
Q. In a game, the probability of winning is 0.25. If a player plays 4 times, what is the probability of winning at least once?
A.0.75
B.0.84
C.0.93
D.0.99
Solution
The probability of losing all 4 games is (0.75)^4 = 0.3164. Therefore, the probability of winning at least once is 1 - 0.3164 = 0.6836, approximately 0.84.
Q. In a geometric series where the first term is 4 and the common ratio is 2, what is the sum of the first 5 terms? (2023)
A.60
B.62
C.64
D.68
Solution
The sum of the first n terms of a geometric series is a(1 - r^n) / (1 - r). Here, a = 4, r = 2, n = 5. So, 4(1 - 2^5) / (1 - 2) = 4(1 - 32) / -1 = 124.