engineering mathematics MCQ #3999

The probability of A hitting a target is 1/3 and that of B is 1/5. If they fire together, what is the probability that the target is hit?

engineering mathematics MCQ #3999

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The probability of A hitting a target is 1/3 and that of B is 1/5. If they fire together, what is the probability that the target is hit?

    • A) 7 / 15
    • B) 8 / 15
    • C) 2 / 3
    • D) 1 / 3

    Answer: 7 / 15

    Explanation: P(at least one hits) = 1 - P(neither hits) = 1 - (2/3)*(4/5) = 7/15. Using complementary probability.