Q265 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · Mathematics

Two integers $x$ and $y$ are chosen with replacement from the set $(0,1,2$, $\qquad$ 10). The probability that $|x-y| \gt 5$ is

  • A
    6/11
  • B
    35/121
  • Correct answer
    C
    30/121
  • D
    25/121

Solution

Probability $=\frac{2 \times \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 6}{11 \times 11}=\frac{30}{121}$ Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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