Question:

Numbers \(1\) to \(10\) are written on ten separate slips (one number on one slip), kept in a box and mixed well. One slip is chosen from the box without looking into it. What is the probability of . 
  1. getting a number \(6\)
  2. getting a number less than \(6\)
  3. getting a number greater than \(6\)
  4. getting a \(1\)-digit number?

Updated On: Nov 28, 2023
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Solution and Explanation

(i) Outcome of getting a number \(6\) from ten separate slips is one. 
Therefore, probability of getting a number \(6\) = \(\frac{1 }{10}\)


 (ii) Numbers less than \(6\) are \(1, 2, 3, 4\) and \(5\) which are five. 
So there are \(5\) outcomes. 
Therefore, probability of getting a number less than \(6\) = \(\frac{5}{10}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)


(iii) Number greater than \(6\) out of ten that are \(7, 8, 9, 10\)
So there are \(4\) possible outcomes. 
Therefore, probability of getting a number greater than \(6\) = \(\frac{4}{10}\) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)


(iv) One digit numbers are \(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\) out of ten. 
Therefore, probability of getting a \(1\)-digit number 
\(\frac{9 }{10}\)

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Concepts Used:

Probability

Probability is defined as the extent to which an event is likely to happen. It is measured by the ratio of the favorable outcome to the total number of possible outcomes.

The definitions of some important terms related to probability are given below:

Sample space

The set of possible results or outcomes in a trial is referred to as the sample space. For instance, when we flip a coin, the possible outcomes are heads or tails. On the other hand, when we roll a single die, the possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Sample point

In a sample space, a sample point is one of the possible results. For instance, when using a deck of cards, as an outcome, a sample point would be the ace of spades or the queen of hearts.

Experiment

When the results of a series of actions are always uncertain, this is referred to as a trial or an experiment. For Instance, choosing a card from a deck, tossing a coin, or rolling a die, the results are uncertain.

Event

An event is a single outcome that happens as a result of a trial or experiment. For instance, getting a three on a die or an eight of clubs when selecting a card from a deck are happenings of certain events.

Outcome

A possible outcome of a trial or experiment is referred to as a result of an outcome. For instance, tossing a coin could result in heads or tails. Here the possible outcomes are heads or tails. While the possible outcomes of dice thrown are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.