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प्रश्न
Select the correct option from the given alternatives :
The odds against an event are 5:3 and the odds in favour of another independent event are 7:5. The probability that at least one of the two events will occur is
पर्याय
`52/96`
`71/96`
`69/96`
`13/96`
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उत्तर
`71/96`
Explanation;
[Hint : Required probability = `1 - 5/8 xx 5/12`
= `1 - 25/96 = 71/96`]
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