If three letters can be posted to any one of the 5 different addresses, then the probability that the three letters are posted to exactly two addresses is :
- 1825
- 1225
- 625
- 425
Answer
(2) 1225
Solution
∵ each letter has 5 choices ⇒ total ways = 53 = 125
Choose the two addresses: 5C2 = 10
Post 3 letters to these 2 so that both are used: 23 - 2 = 6 (all-to-one-address cases removed)
Favourable = 10 6 = 60
∴ Probability = 60125 = 1225
Answer: (2)