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Question
In a TV show, a contestant opts for video call a friend life line to get an answer from three of his friends, named Amar, Akbar and Anthony. The question which he asks from one of his friends has four options.
Find the probability that:
- Akbar is chosen for the call.
- Akbar couldn't give the correct answer.
Solution
- P(Akbar) = `1/3`
- P(not correct answer) = `1 - 1/4 = 3/4`
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