Question:

In a hockey team there are 6 defenders, 4 offenders and 1 goalee. Out of these, one player is to be selected randomly as a captain. Find the probability of the selection that –

(1) The goalee will be selected.

(2) A defender will be selected.

 

 

Answer:

(1) The goalee will be selected.

Solution:
Probability of the selection that the goalee will be selected, p(G) =

Maharashtra Board Solutions for Class 10 Maths Part 1 chapter 5 - Image 7

Therefore, p(G)= 1/11

(2) A defender will be selected.

Solution:
Probability of the selection that the goalee will be selected, p(D) =

Maharashtra Board Solutions for Class 10 Maths Part 1 chapter 5 - Image 8

p(D) = 6/11

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