Multiple choice

In a cricket match, a player hits sixes 12 times out of 60 balls. What is the probability that a player does not hit any six?

  1. 1/60

  2. 48/60

  3. 12/60

  4. 45/60

  5. 48/59
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, the sample space is 60. A player hits sixes 12 times out of 60 balls. This means that he/she does not hit any six in 60 – 12 = 48 balls. Hence, the probability that a player does not hit any six will be 48/60.

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