If m is a natural such that m≤5, then the probability that the quadratic equation x2+mx+12+m2=0 has real roots is
A
1/5
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B
2/3
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C
3/5
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D
1
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Solution
The correct option is C 3/5 Discriminant D of the quadratic equation x2+mx+12+m2=0
is given by D=m2−4(12+m2)=m2−2m−2=(m−1)2−3Now,D≥0⇔(m−1)2≥3
This is possible for m=3, 4 and 5. Also, the total number of ways of choosing m is 5. ∴ Probability of the required event= 3/5.