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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 14.1 Probability — A Theoretical Approach § 14.2 Summary
The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test question is $\dfrac{x}{6}$. If the probability of not guessing the correct answer to this question is $\dfrac{2}{3}$, then the value of $x$ is :
  1. A $2$
  2. B $3$
  3. C $4$
  4. D $6$
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Model Answer

Option A: $x = 2$

Using the complementary event rule: $P(E) + P(\bar{E}) = 1$

$$\frac{x}{6} + \frac{2}{3} = 1 \implies \frac{x}{6} = 1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \implies x = 2$$

Source: Chapter 14, Section 14.1

Explanation

The key formula is $P(E) + P(\bar{E}) = 1$. Substitute the given values and solve for $x$. Note that $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6}$, so $\frac{x}{6} = \frac{2}{6}$, giving $x = 2$. Don't confuse $x$ with $P(E)$; the question asks for the value of $x$, not the probability itself.

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