JEE Main 2020 — Probability Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Morning Slot
Question
The probability of a man hitting a target is . The least number of shots required, so that the
probability of his hitting the target at least once is greater than , is ____________.
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We have, (probability of all shots results in failure out of n trials) >
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