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  1.  The first 7 alphabets are written down at random. what is the probability that the letters a,b,c always come together?

  2. A.

    1/7

    B.

    2/7

    C.

    3/7

    D.

    4/7

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    The 7 letters can be written in 7! ways.
    n(S) = 7!
    Let E be the event that the letters a,b,c always come together when the first 7 alphabets are written down.
    Now the letters (abc), d, e, f and g can be arranged in 5! ways.
    The letters a,b and c can be arranged themselves in 3! ways.
    n(E) = 5! x 3!
    Now, the required P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 5! x 3!/7! = 1/7
    Hence the answer is 1/7. 


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