A has 3 shares in a lottery containing 3 prizes and 9 blanks, B has 2 shares in a lottery containing 2 prizes and 6 blanks. Compare their chances of success

Probability of A to lose = 9C3/12C3 = 84/220

Probability that A wins = 1-84/220 = 136/220

Probability of B to lose = 6C2/8C2 = 15/28

The probability that B wins = 1-15/28 = 13/28

The comparison of their victory is 136/220: 13/28

Related Questions & Answers
Give Reason Why Platinum Gold And Silver Are Used To Make Jewellery	What Are The Functions Of A Transformer
On Which Day Does A Lunar Eclipse Always Occur	The Quantity Which Is Denoted By Joulecoulomb Is
Explain Applications Of Lenses	Which Phenomenon Is Responsible For Spherical Shape Of Liquid Drops
Which Of The Following Relation Implies Boyles Law	The Principle Involved In Paper Chromatography Is Fill In The Blank
What Is The Speed Of The Earth During A Revolution	What Is The Electronic Configuration For Sodium Ion

Related Questions & Answers

What Are The Functions Of A Transformer

On Which Day Does A Lunar Eclipse Always Occur

The Quantity Which Is Denoted By Joulecoulomb Is

Explain Applications Of Lenses

Which Of The Following Relation Implies Boyles Law

What Is The Speed Of The Earth During A Revolution

What Is The Electronic Configuration For Sodium Ion