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A box contains 10 electric bulbs from which 2 bulbs are defective . Two bulbs are chosen at random. What is the probability that one of them is defective?

A box contains 10 electric bulbs from which 2 bulbs are defective . Two bulbs are chosen at random. What is the probability that one of them is defective? Correct Answer 16/45

Defective 2; Normal ৪ Probability that one of them is defective will be, = (8C1×2C2)/10C2 = (8×2)/45   = 16/45 (ans)

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