CAT Exam Numerical Ability Probability

A & B are two players. They select one number from 1 to 25.If both of them select the same number they will win. What
is the probability of not winning in a single trial?

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probability of not winning in a single trial = 24/25

First person can choose any number.

Probability that second person will choose the same number = 1/25
Probability that second person will not choose the same number = 24/25
12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(6) No(2)

as in a single trial there s only one chance both could take the same number ... hence the probability that they don win is 24/25....
12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(2) No(2)

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