JEE Main 2024 — Probability Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift
Question
If three letters can be posted to any one of the 5 different addresses, then the probability that the three letters are posted to exactly two addresses is :
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Step-by-step explanation
We have 3 letters and 5 addresses, where 3 letters are posted to exactly 2 addresses. First, we will select 2 addresses in ways.
Now, 3 letters can be posted to exactly 2 addresses in 6 ways.
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