Question 46
HardOriginal questionA box holds 5 good and 3 faulty bulbs. Two bulbs are taken out one after the other without replacement. What is the probability that exactly one is faulty?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Good then faulty: ; faulty then good: .
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Worth noting
counts only one order; the faulty bulb can come first or second.
- Concept
- Probabilities without replacement
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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