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AandB play a game where each is asked to select a number from 1to25. If the two numbers match, both of them win a prize. The probability that they will not win a prize in a single trial is


A

125

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B

2425

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C

225

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

2425


Explanation for the correct options:

Probability:

Totalnumberofcases=25×25Favourablecases=25

The probability of winning a prize

=2525×25=125

Hence, the probability of not winning prize

=1-125=2425

Hence, option(B) is correct .


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