Question

In a cricket match, a batsman hits a boundary 5 times every 30 balls he plays. Find the probability that he did not hit a boundary.

• A. $\frac{5}{6}$
• B. $\frac{20}{30}$
• C. $\frac{4}{5}$
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\frac{5}{6}$

P (Hitting a boundary) $=\frac{5}{30}$
So, P(not hitting a boundary) $=1-\frac{5}{30}=\frac{25}{30}=\frac{5}{6}$