Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1/19
Given:
Green towel = 7
Blue towel = 5
Red towel = 8
Formula:
Probability (E) = Favourable outcomes/Total possible outcomes
Note: here, Probability denoted by ‘E’
The formula used for combination is –
nCr = n!/(n – r)! × r!
Here,
n = Sample of items.
r = Items are taken at a time.
Calculation:
Favourable outcomes –
2 (out of 5)
5C2 = 5!/(5 – 2)! × 2!
⇒ 5!/3! × 2!
⇒ 5 × 4 × 3!/3! × 2!
⇒ 5 × 4/2 × 1
⇒ 20/2
⇒ 10
∴ Favourable outcomes will be 10
Total possible outcomes –
2 (out of 20)
20C2 = 20!/(20 – 2)! × 2!
⇒ 20!/18! × 2!
⇒ 20 × 19 × 18!/18! × 2!
⇒ 20 × 19/2 × 1
⇒ 10 × 19
⇒ 190
∴ Total possible outcomes will be 190
Now,
Probability (E) = Favourable outcomes/Total possible outcomes
Probability (E) = 10/190
⇒ 1/19
∴ The Probability that both are blue will be 1/19