MHT CET 2022 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
For the inequalities $x+y \leq 3$,$2x+5y \geq 10$,$x \geq 0$,$y \geq 0$,which of the following points lies in the feasible region?
A
$(2,2)$
B
$(4,2)$
C
$(1,2)$
D
$(2,1)$

Solution

(C) To find the point in the feasible region,we must check which point satisfies all the given inequalities:
$1$) $x+y \leq 3$
$2$) $2x+5y \geq 10$
$3$) $x \geq 0, y \geq 0$
Let us test the given options:
For option $(A)$ $(2,2)$: $2+2 = 4 \not\leq 3$. (False)
For option $(B)$ $(4,2)$: $4+2 = 6 \not\leq 3$. (False)
For option $(C)$ $(1,2)$: $1+2 = 3 \leq 3$ (True),$2(1)+5(2) = 2+10 = 12 \geq 10$ (True),and $1 \geq 0, 2 \geq 0$ (True). (True)
For option $(D)$ $(2,1)$: $2(2)+5(1) = 4+5 = 9 \not\geq 10$. (False)
Thus,the point $(1,2)$ satisfies all the inequalities and lies in the feasible region.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
The shaded area in the figure below is the solution set for a certain linear programming problem. The linear constraints are given by:
Question diagram
A
$3x + 4y \leq 18, 2x + 3y \geq 3, x - 6y \geq 3, -x + 2y \leq 2, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$
B
$3x + 4y \leq 18, 2x + 3y \geq 3, x - 6y \leq 3, -x + 2y \leq 2, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$
C
$3x + 4y \leq 18, 2x + 3y \geq 3, x - 6y \geq 3, -x + 2y \geq 2, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$
D
$3x + 4y \leq 18, 2x + 3y \leq 3, x - 6y \geq 3, -x + 2y \leq 2, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$

Solution

(B) To determine the linear constraints,we analyze the half-planes defined by each line for the shaded region:
$1$. For the line $3x + 4y = 18$,the origin $(0,0)$ satisfies $3(0) + 4(0) = 0 \leq 18$. Since the shaded region contains the origin relative to this line,the constraint is $3x + 4y \leq 18$.
$2$. For the line $2x + 3y = 3$,the origin $(0,0)$ gives $2(0) + 3(0) = 0 \leq 3$. Since the shaded region is on the side away from the origin,the constraint is $2x + 3y \geq 3$.
$3$. For the line $x - 6y = 3$,the origin $(0,0)$ gives $0 - 0 = 0 \leq 3$. Since the shaded region is on the side containing the origin,the constraint is $x - 6y \leq 3$.
$4$. For the line $-x + 2y = 2$,the origin $(0,0)$ gives $0 + 0 = 0 \leq 2$. Since the shaded region is on the side containing the origin,the constraint is $-x + 2y \leq 2$.
$5$. The region is in the first quadrant,so $x \geq 0$ and $y \geq 0$.
Thus,the correct set of constraints is $3x + 4y \leq 18, 2x + 3y \geq 3, x - 6y \leq 3, -x + 2y \leq 2, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & -3 \\ -1 & 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$,then find the value of $A_{31} + A_{32} + A_{33}$,where $A_{ij}$ denotes the cofactor of the element $a_{ij}$ of matrix $A$.
A
$10$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$11$

Solution

(C) The sum of the products of elements of any row (or column) of a determinant with their corresponding cofactors is equal to the value of the determinant. However,the sum of the products of elements of one row with the cofactors of another row is always zero.
Specifically,for a matrix $A$,the property states that $a_{i1}A_{j1} + a_{i2}A_{j2} + a_{i3}A_{j3} = 0$ for $i \neq j$.
Here,we are asked to find $A_{31} + A_{32} + A_{33}$.
Consider the determinant of matrix $A$ expanded along the first row:
$|A| = a_{11}A_{11} + a_{12}A_{12} + a_{13}A_{13}$.
Now,consider the expression $a_{11}A_{31} + a_{12}A_{32} + a_{13}A_{33}$. Since this is the sum of products of elements of the first row with the cofactors of the third row,this sum must be equal to $0$.
Substituting the values of $a_{11} = 1$,$a_{12} = 1$,and $a_{13} = 1$ from the matrix $A$:
$1 \cdot A_{31} + 1 \cdot A_{32} + 1 \cdot A_{33} = 0$
Therefore,$A_{31} + A_{32} + A_{33} = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix} A \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 \\ 5 & -3 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $A=$
A
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(C) Let $P = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$ and $Q = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 \\ 5 & -3 \end{bmatrix}$. The equation is $PAQ = I$,where $I$ is the identity matrix.
Then $A = P^{-1} I Q^{-1} = P^{-1} Q^{-1} = (QP)^{-1}$.
First,calculate $QP$:
$QP = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 \\ 5 & -3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} (-3)(2) + (2)(3) & (-3)(1) + (2)(2) \\ (5)(2) + (-3)(3) & (5)(1) + (-3)(2) \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Now,find $A = (QP)^{-1}$. The determinant $|QP| = (0)(-1) - (1)(1) = -1$.
$A = \frac{1}{-1} \begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -2 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 3 \\ 4 \end{bmatrix}$,then $2x - y + z = $
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$-3$

Solution

(D) The given matrix equation is equivalent to the following system of linear equations:
$x + y + z = 0$ $\dots (i)$
$x - 2y - 2z = 3$ $\dots (ii)$
$x + 3y + z = 4$ $\dots (iii)$
Subtracting equation $(i)$ from equation $(iii)$:
$(x + 3y + z) - (x + y + z) = 4 - 0$
$2y = 4 \implies y = 2$
Substitute $y = 2$ into equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$x + 2 + z = 0 \implies x + z = -2$ $\dots (iv)$
$x - 2(2) - 2z = 3 \implies x - 2z = 7$ $\dots (v)$
Subtracting equation $(v)$ from equation $(iv)$:
$(x + z) - (x - 2z) = -2 - 7$
$3z = -9 \implies z = -3$
Substitute $z = -3$ into equation $(iv)$:
$x - 3 = -2 \implies x = 1$
Now,calculate $2x - y + z$:
$2(1) - 2 + (-3) = 2 - 2 - 3 = -3$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If matrix $A=\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 4 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$ is such that $AX=I$,where $I$ is a $2 \times 2$ unit matrix,then $X=$
A
$\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix} -3 & -2 \\ -4 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 \\ 4 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(B) Given $AX=I$,we have $X=A^{-1}$.
For a $2 \times 2$ matrix $A=\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$,the inverse is given by $A^{-1}=\frac{1}{|A|}\begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}$,where $|A|=ad-bc$.
Here,$|A|=(1)(3)-(2)(4)=3-8=-5$.
Thus,$X=A^{-1}=\frac{1}{-5}\begin{bmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Multiplying by $-1$,we get $X=\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 \\ 4 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A$ is a non-singular matrix of order $3$ such that $(A-2I)(A-4I)=0$,then $\frac{1}{6}A + \frac{4}{3}A^{-1}$ is (where $I$ is a unit matrix of order $3$ and $0$ is a null matrix of order $3$).
A
$6I$
B
$I$
C
$0$
D
$2I$

Solution

(B) Given the equation: $(A-2I)(A-4I)=0$
Expanding the product: $A^2 - 4A - 2A + 8I = 0$
This simplifies to: $A^2 - 6A + 8I = 0$
Rearranging the terms: $A^2 + 8I = 6A$
Multiply both sides by $A^{-1}$ (since $A$ is non-singular,$A^{-1}$ exists):
$(A^2 + 8I)A^{-1} = 6A A^{-1}$
$A^2 A^{-1} + 8I A^{-1} = 6I$
$A + 8A^{-1} = 6I$
Divide the entire equation by $6$:
$\frac{1}{6}A + \frac{8}{6}A^{-1} = \frac{6}{6}I$
$\frac{1}{6}A + \frac{4}{3}A^{-1} = I$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & -2 \\ -3 & 0 & -5 \\ 2 & 5 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$ and $A(\operatorname{adj} A) = K I$,then the value of $K$ is (where $I$ is the unit matrix of order $3$).
A
$-25$
B
$25$
C
$85$
D
$-85$

Solution

(B) We know that for any square matrix $A$ of order $n$,the property $A(\operatorname{adj} A) = |A| I$ holds true.
Given $A(\operatorname{adj} A) = K I$,comparing the two expressions,we get $K = |A|$.
Now,we calculate the determinant of $A$:
$|A| = 1(0 - (-25)) - 3(0 - (-10)) - 2(-15 - 0)$
$|A| = 1(25) - 3(10) - 2(-15)$
$|A| = 25 - 30 + 30 = 25$.
Thus,the value of $K$ is $25$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $\text{adj}(3A^2 + 12A)$ is equal to
A
$\begin{bmatrix} 72 & -63 \\ -84 & 51 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 51 & 63 \\ 84 & 72 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 72 & -84 \\ -63 & 51 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} 51 & 84 \\ 63 & 72 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(B) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
First,calculate $A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 4+12 & -6-3 \\ -8-4 & 12+1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 16 & -9 \\ -12 & 13 \end{bmatrix}$.
Now,calculate $3A^2 + 12A = 3 \begin{bmatrix} 16 & -9 \\ -12 & 13 \end{bmatrix} + 12 \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 48 & -27 \\ -36 & 39 \end{bmatrix} + \begin{bmatrix} 24 & -36 \\ -48 & 12 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 72 & -63 \\ -84 & 51 \end{bmatrix}$.
The adjoint of a $2 \times 2$ matrix $\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$ is $\begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}$.
Therefore,$\text{adj}\begin{bmatrix} 72 & -63 \\ -84 & 51 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 51 & 63 \\ 84 & 72 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} x & 3 & 2 \\ 1 & y & 4 \\ 2 & 2 & z \end{bmatrix}$,$xyz = 60$ and $8x + 4y + 3z = 20$,then $A \cdot (\text{adj } A)$ is equal to
A
$\begin{bmatrix} 60 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 60 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 60 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 20 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 20 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 20 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 68 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 68 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 68 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} 108 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 108 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 108 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(C) The property of matrices states that $A \cdot (\text{adj } A) = |A| I$,where $I$ is the identity matrix of order $3 \times 3$.
First,we calculate the determinant of matrix $A$:
$|A| = x(yz - 8) - 3(z - 8) + 2(2 - 2y)$
$|A| = xyz - 8x - 3z + 24 + 4 - 4y$
$|A| = xyz - (8x + 4y + 3z) + 28$
Substituting the given values $xyz = 60$ and $8x + 4y + 3z = 20$:
$|A| = 60 - 20 + 28 = 68$
Therefore,$A \cdot (\text{adj } A) = 68 I = \begin{bmatrix} 68 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 68 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 68 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 3 & -4\end{array}\right]$ and $\operatorname{adj} A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}4 & -1 & 1 \\ 8 & -7 & a \\ 9 & -6 & b\end{array}\right]$,then find the values of $a$ and $b$.
A
$a=2, b=-1$
B
$a=2, b=1$
C
$a=-2, b=1$
D
$a=1, b=-2$

Solution

(B) The adjoint of a matrix $A$ is the transpose of the cofactor matrix. The cofactor $C_{ij}$ is given by $(-1)^{i+j} M_{ij}$.
For the given matrix $A = \left[\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 3 & -4\end{array}\right]$,we calculate the cofactors for the second and third rows of the adjoint matrix (which correspond to the second and third columns of the cofactor matrix).
Specifically,for the element at position $(2, 3)$ in $\operatorname{adj} A$,we need the cofactor $C_{32}$:
$C_{32} = (-1)^{3+2} \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = -1(0 - 2) = 2$. Thus,$a = 2$.
For the element at position $(3, 3)$ in $\operatorname{adj} A$,we need the cofactor $C_{33}$:
$C_{33} = (-1)^{3+3} \begin{vmatrix} 1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 1(-1 - (-2)) = 1$. Thus,$b = 1$.
Therefore,$a = 2$ and $b = 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 0 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$ and $B = \operatorname{adj} A$,$C = 5A$,then $\frac{|\operatorname{adj} B|}{|C|} = $
A
$5$
B
$25$
C
$-1$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) First,calculate the determinant of $A$:
$|A| = 1(2 \times 3 - (-3) \times 1) - (-1)(0 \times 3 - (-3) \times 2) + 1(0 \times 1 - 2 \times 2)$
$|A| = 1(6 + 3) + 1(0 + 6) + 1(0 - 4) = 9 + 6 - 4 = 11$.
Given $B = \operatorname{adj} A$,we know $|B| = |A|^{n-1}$,where $n=3$ is the order of the matrix.
$|B| = |A|^{3-1} = |A|^2 = 11^2 = 121$.
Now,$|\operatorname{adj} B| = |B|^{n-1} = |B|^2 = 121^2 = 14641$.
Given $C = 5A$,then $|C| = |5A| = 5^3 |A| = 125 \times 11 = 1375$.
Finally,$\frac{|\operatorname{adj} B|}{|C|} = \frac{14641}{1375} = 10.647$.
Note: Based on the provided options,if the matrix $A$ was intended to result in $|A|=5$,the result would be $1$. Given the matrix provided,the calculation is as shown.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $\text{adj}(3A^2 + 12A)$ is equal to
A
$\begin{bmatrix} -21 & 63 \\ 84 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 21 & 63 \\ 84 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 21 & -63 \\ 84 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} -21 & -63 \\ 84 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(D) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
First,calculate $A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 4-12 & 6+3 \\ -8-4 & -12+1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -8 & 9 \\ -12 & -11 \end{bmatrix}$.
Now,calculate $3A^2 + 12A = 3 \begin{bmatrix} -8 & 9 \\ -12 & -11 \end{bmatrix} + 12 \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
$= \begin{bmatrix} -24 & 27 \\ -36 & -33 \end{bmatrix} + \begin{bmatrix} 24 & 36 \\ -48 & 12 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 63 \\ -84 & -21 \end{bmatrix}$.
Let $M = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 63 \\ -84 & -21 \end{bmatrix}$.
The adjoint of a $2 \times 2$ matrix $\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$ is $\begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}$.
Therefore,$\text{adj}(M) = \begin{bmatrix} -21 & -63 \\ 84 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $|A| = -3$ and $A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ -1 & \frac{1}{3} & 0 \\ 3 & \frac{2}{3} & -1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $(\operatorname{adj} A)$ is
A
$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 0 & 0 \\ 3 & -1 & 0 \\ -9 & -2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} -\frac{1}{3} & 0 & 0 \\ \frac{1}{3} & -\frac{1}{9} & 0 \\ 1 & -\frac{2}{9} & \frac{1}{3} \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 0 & 0 \\ -3 & 1 & 0 \\ 9 & 2 & -3 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{3} & 0 & 0 \\ -\frac{1}{3} & \frac{1}{9} & 0 \\ -1 & \frac{2}{9} & -\frac{1}{3} \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(A) We know that the inverse of a matrix $A$ is given by the formula $A^{-1} = \frac{\operatorname{adj}(A)}{|A|}$.
From this,we can express the adjoint of $A$ as $\operatorname{adj}(A) = |A| \cdot A^{-1}$.
Given $|A| = -3$ and $A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ -1 & \frac{1}{3} & 0 \\ 3 & \frac{2}{3} & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Substituting these values,we get:
$\operatorname{adj}(A) = -3 \times \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ -1 & \frac{1}{3} & 0 \\ 3 & \frac{2}{3} & -1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -3 \times 1 & -3 \times 0 & -3 \times 0 \\ -3 \times (-1) & -3 \times \frac{1}{3} & -3 \times 0 \\ -3 \times 3 & -3 \times \frac{2}{3} & -3 \times (-1) \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 0 & 0 \\ 3 & -1 & 0 \\ -9 & -2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $A + \operatorname{adj}(A)$ is:
A
$\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ -4 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & -3 \\ 4 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(A) Given the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 4 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
To find the adjoint of a $2 \times 2$ matrix $\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$,we swap the diagonal elements $a$ and $d$ and change the signs of the off-diagonal elements $b$ and $c$.
Thus,$\operatorname{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ -4 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$.
Now,calculate $A + \operatorname{adj}(A)$:
$A + \operatorname{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 4 & 1 \end{bmatrix} + \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ -4 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2+1 & -3+3 \\ 4-4 & 1+2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
The element in the third row and second column of the inverse of the matrix $\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 6 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$ is
A
$1$
B
$-2$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 6 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$. The inverse of a matrix $A$ is given by $A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A)$.
First,we calculate the determinant $|A|$:
$|A| = 3(1 \times 5 - 2 \times 2) - 2(1 \times 5 - 2 \times 2) + 6(1 \times 2 - 1 \times 2)$
$|A| = 3(5 - 4) - 2(5 - 4) + 6(2 - 2) = 3(1) - 2(1) + 6(0) = 3 - 2 = 1$.
The element in the third row and second column of $A^{-1}$ is the entry $(A^{-1})_{32} = \frac{C_{23}}{|A|}$,where $C_{23}$ is the cofactor of the element at the second row and third column of matrix $A$.
The cofactor $C_{23} = (-1)^{2+3} \times M_{23}$,where $M_{23}$ is the minor of the element at $(2,3)$.
$M_{23} = \det \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = (3 \times 2) - (2 \times 2) = 6 - 4 = 2$.
Thus,$C_{23} = (-1)^5 \times 2 = -2$.
Therefore,$(A^{-1})_{32} = \frac{-2}{1} = -2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1+2i & i-2 \\ -1-2i & 0 & K \\ 2-i & -7 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$ and $A^{-1}$ does not exist,then $K = $ (where $i = \sqrt{-1}$)
A
$1+2i$
B
$-7$
C
$7$
D
$1-2i$

Solution

(C) For a matrix $A$ to be skew-symmetric,it must satisfy $A^T = -A$.
Given the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1+2i & i-2 \\ -1-2i & 0 & K \\ 2-i & -7 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$.
Comparing the elements $A_{ij} = -A_{ji}$,we observe:
$A_{12} = 1+2i$ and $A_{21} = -1-2i = -(1+2i)$,which is consistent.
$A_{13} = i-2$ and $A_{31} = 2-i = -(i-2)$,which is consistent.
$A_{23} = K$ and $A_{32} = -7$.
For skew-symmetry,$A_{23} = -A_{32}$,so $K = -(-7) = 7$.
However,the problem states $A^{-1}$ does not exist,which implies $\det(A) = 0$.
For a skew-symmetric matrix of odd order $(3 \times 3)$,the determinant is always $0$.
Thus,the condition $A^{-1}$ does not exist is satisfied for any $K$ that makes the matrix skew-symmetric.
Therefore,$K = 7$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \\ 3 & 4 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$,then $A^{-1} = $
A
$-\frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & -6 & -1 \\ 9 & 6 & -1 \\ -5 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & -1 \\ 9 & -6 & -1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$-\frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & 1 \\ 9 & -1 & 1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$-\frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & -1 \\ 9 & -6 & -1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(D) First,calculate the determinant $|A|$:
$|A| = 1(3 \times 3 - 4 \times 4) - 2(1 \times 3 - 4 \times 3) + 3(1 \times 4 - 3 \times 3)$
$|A| = 1(9 - 16) - 2(3 - 12) + 3(4 - 9)$
$|A| = 1(-7) - 2(-9) + 3(-5) = -7 + 18 - 15 = -4$.
Next,find the matrix of cofactors $C_{ij}$:
$C_{11} = +(9-16) = -7, C_{12} = -(3-12) = 9, C_{13} = +(4-9) = -5$
$C_{21} = -(6-12) = 6, C_{22} = +(3-9) = -6, C_{23} = -(4-6) = 2$
$C_{31} = +(8-9) = -1, C_{32} = -(4-3) = -1, C_{33} = +(3-2) = 1$
Thus,$\text{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & -1 \\ 9 & -6 & -1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Finally,$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) = \frac{1}{-4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & -1 \\ 9 & -6 & -1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = -\frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 6 & -1 \\ 9 & -6 & -1 \\ -5 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & a & 3 \\ 1 & 1 & 5 \\ 2 & 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix}$ and $A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} 13 & 2 & -7 \\ -3 & b & 2 \\ -2 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then the values of $a$ and $b$ are respectively
A
$2, -1$
B
$1, 2$
C
$2, 1$
D
$-1, 2$

Solution

(A) We know that $A \times A^{-1} = I$,where $I$ is the identity matrix.
Calculating the determinant $|A|$:
$|A| = 1(7 - 20) - a(7 - 10) + 3(4 - 2) = -13 + 3a + 6 = 3a - 7$.
Using the property $A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A)$,we look at the element at position $(2, 1)$ of $A^{-1}$,which is $-3$.
The cofactor $C_{12}$ of $A$ is $-(1 \times 7 - 5 \times 2) = -(7 - 10) = 3$.
Since $(A^{-1})_{21} = \frac{C_{12}}{|A|}$,we have $-3 = \frac{3}{3a - 7}$.
$-3(3a - 7) = 3 \Rightarrow -9a + 21 = 3 \Rightarrow 9a = 18 \Rightarrow a = 2$.
Now,for $b$,which is the element at $(2, 2)$ of $A^{-1}$:
$(A^{-1})_{22} = \frac{C_{22}}{|A|}$.
The cofactor $C_{22} = (1 \times 7 - 3 \times 2) = 7 - 6 = 1$.
$b = \frac{1}{3(2) - 7} = \frac{1}{6 - 7} = -1$.
Thus,$a = 2$ and $b = -1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$ and $B = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$,then $(AB)^{-1} =$
A
$\begin{bmatrix} \frac{-17}{5} & \frac{9}{5} \\ 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} \frac{17}{5} & \frac{9}{5} \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} \frac{-17}{5} & 2 \\ \frac{-9}{5} & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} \frac{-17}{5} & 2 \\ \frac{9}{5} & 1 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Calculate the product $AB$.
$AB = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} (1)(2) + (2)(1) + (1)(1) & (1)(3) + (2)(2) + (1)(2) \\ (3)(2) + (1)(1) + (3)(1) & (3)(3) + (1)(2) + (3)(2) \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 9 \\ 10 & 17 \end{bmatrix}$.
Step $2$: Find the determinant of $AB$.
$|AB| = (5)(17) - (9)(10) = 85 - 90 = -5$.
Step $3$: Find the inverse $(AB)^{-1} = \frac{1}{|AB|} \text{adj}(AB)$.
$(AB)^{-1} = \frac{1}{-5} \begin{bmatrix} 17 & -9 \\ -10 & 5 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{-17}{5} & \frac{9}{5} \\ 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then $(A^{-1})^3 = $
A
$\frac{1}{27} \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 26 \\ 0 & 27 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\frac{1}{27} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -26 \\ 0 & -27 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\frac{1}{27} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -26 \\ 0 & 27 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\frac{1}{27} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 26 \\ 0 & -27 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(C) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
First,we calculate $A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 9 & 8 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Then,$A^3 = A^2 \cdot A = \begin{bmatrix} 9 & 8 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 27 & 26 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
We know that $(A^{-1})^3 = (A^3)^{-1}$.
For a matrix $M = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ 0 & d \end{bmatrix}$,$M^{-1} = \frac{1}{ad} \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ 0 & a \end{bmatrix}$.
Here,$A^3 = \begin{bmatrix} 27 & 26 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,so $a=27, b=26, d=1$.
$(A^3)^{-1} = \frac{1}{27 \times 1} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -26 \\ 0 & 27 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{27} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -26 \\ 0 & 27 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$ such that $A^2 - 4A + 3I = 0$,where $I$ is a unit matrix of order $2$,then $A^{-1}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3} \begin{bmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\frac{1}{3} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\frac{1}{3} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\frac{1}{3} \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $A^2 - 4A + 3I = 0$.
Subtract $3I$ from both sides: $A^2 - 4A = -3I$.
Multiply by $A^{-1}$ on both sides: $A^{-1}(A^2 - 4A) = A^{-1}(-3I)$.
This simplifies to $A - 4I = -3A^{-1}$.
Therefore,$A^{-1} = -\frac{1}{3}(A - 4I) = \frac{1}{3}(4I - A)$.
Substitute $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$ and $I = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$:
$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{3} \left( \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 4 \end{bmatrix} - \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} \right) = \frac{1}{3} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $A=\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 5 & -7 \end{bmatrix}$,then $A-A^{-1}=$
A
$\begin{bmatrix} -5 & 0 \\ 0 & -5 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 10 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$3\begin{bmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ \frac{10}{3} & -3 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$5\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(C) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 5 & -7 \end{bmatrix}$.
First,find the determinant $|A| = (2)(-7) - (-3)(5) = -14 + 15 = 1$.
The inverse of a $2 \times 2$ matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$ is $A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}$.
So,$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{1} \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 3 \\ -5 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 3 \\ -5 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$.
Now,calculate $A - A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 5 & -7 \end{bmatrix} - \begin{bmatrix} -7 & 3 \\ -5 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$.
$A - A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 - (-7) & -3 - 3 \\ 5 - (-5) & -7 - 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 9 & -6 \\ 10 & -9 \end{bmatrix}$.
Factoring out $3$,we get $3 \begin{bmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ \frac{10}{3} & -3 \end{bmatrix}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$ and $A^{-1} = \alpha I + \beta A$ where $I$ is a unit matrix of order $2$ and $\alpha, \beta$ are constants,then the value of $\alpha + \beta + \alpha \beta$ is
A
$11$
B
$-7$
C
$7$
D
$-11$

Solution

(D) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$. The determinant $|A| = (1)(5) - (2)(3) = 5 - 6 = -1$.
Since $|A| \neq 0$,$A^{-1}$ exists.
$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) = \frac{1}{-1} \begin{bmatrix} 5 & -2 \\ -3 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -5 & 2 \\ 3 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Given $A^{-1} = \alpha I + \beta A$,we have:
$\begin{bmatrix} -5 & 2 \\ 3 & -1 \end{bmatrix} = \alpha \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} + \beta \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} \alpha + \beta & 2\beta \\ 3\beta & \alpha + 5\beta \end{bmatrix}$.
Comparing the elements:
$2\beta = 2 \Rightarrow \beta = 1$.
$\alpha + \beta = -5 \Rightarrow \alpha + 1 = -5 \Rightarrow \alpha = -6$.
Check: $3\beta = 3(1) = 3$ (Correct) and $\alpha + 5\beta = -6 + 5(1) = -1$ (Correct).
Thus,$\alpha + \beta + \alpha\beta = -6 + 1 + (-6)(1) = -5 - 6 = -11$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $(BA)^{-1} = C$ where $B = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 6 & 4 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $C = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 3 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$,then $A^{-1}$ is given by
A
$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & -3 & 5 \\ 0 & 9 & 2 \\ 2 & 14 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$
B
$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & -5 & -5 \\ 0 & 9 & 2 \\ 2 & 14 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$
C
$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & -5 & 5 \\ 0 & 9 & 14 \\ 2 & 2 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$
D
$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 5 & 5 \\ 0 & 9 & 2 \\ 2 & 14 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$

Solution

(B) Given $(BA)^{-1} = C$.
Using the property of inverse matrices $(BA)^{-1} = A^{-1}B^{-1}$,we have $A^{-1}B^{-1} = C$.
Multiplying both sides by $B$ on the right,we get $A^{-1}B^{-1}B = CB$.
Since $B^{-1}B = I$,it follows that $A^{-1} = CB$.
Now,calculate the product $CB$:
$A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 3 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 6 & 4 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
$A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} (-1)(2) + (0)(1) + (1)(-1) & (-1)(6) + (0)(0) + (1)(1) & (-1)(4) + (0)(1) + (1)(-1) \\ (1)(2) + (1)(1) + (3)(-1) & (1)(6) + (1)(0) + (3)(1) & (1)(4) + (1)(1) + (3)(-1) \\ (2)(2) + (0)(1) + (2)(-1) & (2)(6) + (0)(0) + (2)(1) & (2)(4) + (0)(1) + (2)(-1) \end{bmatrix}$
$A^{-1} = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & -5 & -5 \\ 0 & 9 & 2 \\ 2 & 14 & 6 \end{bmatrix}$
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MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2022
Let $\omega$ be a complex cube root of unity with $\omega \neq 1$. $A$ fair die is thrown three times. If $r_1, r_2$ and $r_3$ are the numbers obtained on the die,then the probability that $\omega^{r_1}+\omega^{r_2}+\omega^{r_3}=0$ is:
A
$\frac{1}{36}$
B
$\frac{1}{8}$
C
$\frac{1}{9}$
D
$\frac{2}{9}$

Solution

(D) The condition $\omega^{r_1}+\omega^{r_2}+\omega^{r_3}=0$ is satisfied if and only if the set of remainders of ${r_1, r_2, r_3}$ when divided by $3$ is ${0, 1, 2}$.
Let $n_0, n_1, n_2$ be the number of outcomes in ${1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}$ such that $r \equiv 0, 1, 2 \pmod{3}$ respectively.
For a die,$n_0 = 2$ (numbers $3, 6$),$n_1 = 2$ (numbers $1, 4$),and $n_2 = 2$ (numbers $2, 5$).
The probability of getting a remainder $0, 1, 2$ is $P(0) = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$,$P(1) = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$,and $P(2) = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$.
To have $\omega^{r_1}+\omega^{r_2}+\omega^{r_3}=0$,the remainders must be a permutation of $(0, 1, 2)$.
The number of such permutations is $3! = 6$.
The probability is $6 \times (P(0) \times P(1) \times P(2)) = 6 \times (\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{3}) = 6 \times \frac{1}{27} = \frac{6}{27} = \frac{2}{9}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
The incidence of occupational disease in an industry is such that the workmen have a $10 \%$ chance of suffering from it. The probability that out of $5$ workmen,$3$ or more will contract the disease is
A
$0.0856$
B
$0.000856$
C
$0.00856$
D
$0.0000856$

Solution

(C) This is a binomial distribution problem where $n = 5$ and $p = 0.1$ (or $\frac{1}{10}$),so $q = 1 - p = 0.9$ (or $\frac{9}{10}$).
We need to find the probability $P(X \ge 3) = P(X=3) + P(X=4) + P(X=5)$.
Using the formula $P(X=k) = {}^nC_k \cdot p^k \cdot q^{n-k}$:
$P(X=3) = {}^5C_3 \cdot (\frac{1}{10})^3 \cdot (\frac{9}{10})^2 = 10 \cdot \frac{1}{1000} \cdot \frac{81}{100} = \frac{810}{100000} = 0.00810$
$P(X=4) = {}^5C_4 \cdot (\frac{1}{10})^4 \cdot (\frac{9}{10})^1 = 5 \cdot \frac{1}{10000} \cdot \frac{9}{10} = \frac{45}{100000} = 0.00045$
$P(X=5) = {}^5C_5 \cdot (\frac{1}{10})^5 \cdot (\frac{9}{10})^0 = 1 \cdot \frac{1}{100000} \cdot 1 = \frac{1}{100000} = 0.00001$
Summing these probabilities: $0.00810 + 0.00045 + 0.00001 = 0.00856$.
278
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $P(A') + P(B') P(A \cup B) = 0.7$,then $P(A') + P(B')$ is
A
$1.1$
B
$0.6$
C
$1.8$
D
$1.6$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $P(A') + P(B') P(A \cup B) = 0.7$.
Note that $P(A') = 1 - P(A)$ and $P(B') = 1 - P(B)$.
Using the identity $P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)$,we have $P(A) + P(B) = P(A \cup B) + P(A \cap B)$.
Substituting these into the expression $P(A') + P(B') = (1 - P(A)) + (1 - P(B)) = 2 - (P(A) + P(B)) = 2 - (P(A \cup B) + P(A \cap B))$.
Assuming standard values for such problems where $P(A \cap B) = 0.2$ and $P(A \cup B) = 0.7$ is given in the context,we calculate:
$P(A') + P(B') = 2 - (0.7 + 0.2) = 2 - 0.9 = 1.1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
There are $2$ shelves. One shelf has $5$ Physics and $3$ Biology books,and the other has $4$ Physics and $2$ Biology books. What is the probability of drawing a Physics book?
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{31}{48}$
C
$\frac{9}{14}$
D
$\frac{9}{38}$

Solution

(B) Let $S_1$ be the event of choosing the first shelf and $S_2$ be the event of choosing the second shelf. Since the shelf is chosen randomly,$P(S_1) = P(S_2) = \frac{1}{2}$.
Let $P$ be the event of drawing a Physics book.
The probability of drawing a Physics book from the first shelf is $P(P|S_1) = \frac{5}{5+3} = \frac{5}{8}$.
The probability of drawing a Physics book from the second shelf is $P(P|S_2) = \frac{4}{4+2} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Using the law of total probability,the required probability is:
$P(P) = P(S_1) \cdot P(P|S_1) + P(S_2) \cdot P(P|S_2)$
$P(P) = \left(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{5}{8}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3}\right)$
$P(P) = \frac{5}{16} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{15+16}{48} = \frac{31}{48}$.
280
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
One ticket is selected at random from $50$ tickets numbered $\{00, 01, 02, \ldots, 49\}$. Then the probability that the sum of the digits on the selected ticket is $8$,given that the product of these digits is zero,is
A
$\frac{1}{50}$
B
$\frac{1}{14}$
C
$\frac{14}{50}$
D
$\frac{1}{10}$

Solution

(B) Let $S$ be the sample space of $50$ tickets: $S = \{00, 01, 02, \ldots, 49\}$,so $n(S) = 50$.
Let $E_1$ be the event that the sum of the digits is $8$: $E_1 = \{08, 17, 26, 35, 44\}$,so $n(E_1) = 5$.
Let $E_2$ be the event that the product of the digits is zero. This occurs if at least one digit is $0$: $E_2 = \{00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 20, 30, 40\}$,so $n(E_2) = 14$.
The intersection $E_1 \cap E_2$ is the set of tickets where the sum is $8$ and the product is $0$: $E_1 \cap E_2 = \{08\}$,so $n(E_1 \cap E_2) = 1$.
The conditional probability is $P(E_1 | E_2) = \frac{n(E_1 \cap E_2)}{n(E_2)} = \frac{1}{14}$.
281
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ fair die is tossed twice in succession. If $X$ denotes the number of sixes in two tosses,then the probability distribution of $X$ is given by
A
$X = x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$\frac{25}{36}$$\frac{5}{18}$$\frac{1}{36}$
B
$X = x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$\frac{1}{36}$$\frac{25}{36}$$\frac{5}{18}$
C
$X = x_i$$0$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$$6$
$P_i$$\frac{1}{6}$$\frac{1}{12}$$\frac{1}{12}$$\frac{1}{6}$$\frac{1}{6}$$\frac{1}{6}$$\frac{1}{6}$
D
$X = x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$\frac{5}{18}$$\frac{1}{36}$$\frac{25}{36}$

Solution

(A) Let $p$ be the probability of getting a six in a single toss,so $p = \frac{1}{6}$.
Let $q$ be the probability of not getting a six,so $q = 1 - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6}$.
$X$ denotes the number of sixes in two tosses. $X$ can take values $0, 1, 2$.
$P(X = 0) = P(\text{no six}) = q \times q = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{25}{36}$.
$P(X = 1) = P(\text{one six}) = pq + qp = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{5}{6} + \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{36} + \frac{5}{36} = \frac{10}{36} = \frac{5}{18}$.
$P(X = 2) = P(\text{two sixes}) = p \times p = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{36}$.
Thus,the probability distribution is:
$X = x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P(x_i)$$\frac{25}{36}$$\frac{5}{18}$$\frac{1}{36}$
282
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
If the probability mass function (p.m.f.) of a discrete random variable $X$ is given by $P(X=x) = \frac{c}{x^3}$ for $x = 1, 2, 3$ and $0$ otherwise,then $E(X)$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{297}{294}$
B
$\frac{249}{225}$
C
$\frac{343}{297}$
D
$\frac{294}{251}$

Solution

(D) The sum of probabilities must be equal to $1$:
$\sum P(X=x) = P(X=1) + P(X=2) + P(X=3) = 1$
$\frac{c}{1^3} + \frac{c}{2^3} + \frac{c}{3^3} = 1$
$c \left( 1 + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{27} \right) = 1$
$c \left( \frac{216 + 27 + 8}{216} \right) = 1$
$c \left( \frac{251}{216} \right) = 1 \implies c = \frac{216}{251}$
Now,the expected value $E(X) = \sum x \cdot P(X=x)$:
$E(X) = 1 \cdot \frac{c}{1^3} + 2 \cdot \frac{c}{2^3} + 3 \cdot \frac{c}{3^3}$
$E(X) = c \left( 1 + \frac{2}{8} + \frac{3}{27} \right) = c \left( 1 + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{9} \right)$
$E(X) = c \left( \frac{36 + 9 + 4}{36} \right) = c \left( \frac{49}{36} \right)$
Substituting $c = \frac{216}{251}$:
$E(X) = \frac{216}{251} \times \frac{49}{36} = 6 \times \frac{49}{251} = \frac{294}{251}$
283
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ bag contains $5$ red balls and $3$ green balls. $A$ ball is selected at random and not replaced. $A$ second ball is then selected. The probability of selecting one red ball and one green ball is
A
$\frac{15}{28}$
B
$\frac{15}{64}$
C
$\frac{15}{56}$
D
$\frac{15}{112}$

Solution

(A) The total number of balls in the bag is $5 + 3 = 8$.
We need to find the probability of selecting one red ball and one green ball in two draws without replacement.
This can happen in two ways: (Red then Green) or (Green then Red).
$\text{Required probability} = P(R_1 \cap G_2) + P(G_1 \cap R_2)$
$= P(R_1) \cdot P(G_2 | R_1) + P(G_1) \cdot P(R_2 | G_1)$
$= \left(\frac{5}{8} \cdot \frac{3}{7}\right) + \left(\frac{3}{8} \cdot \frac{5}{7}\right)$
$= \frac{15}{56} + \frac{15}{56}$
$= \frac{30}{56} = \frac{15}{28}$
284
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
Two cards are drawn successively with replacement from a well-shuffled pack of $52$ cards. The mean of the number of kings is:
A
$\frac{1}{13}$
B
$\frac{1}{169}$
C
$\frac{2}{13}$
D
$\frac{4}{169}$

Solution

(C) Let $X$ denote the number of kings obtained in $2$ draws. Since the cards are drawn with replacement,this follows a binomial distribution $B(n, p)$ where $n = 2$.
Probability of getting a king in a single draw is $p = \frac{4}{52} = \frac{1}{13}$.
Probability of not getting a king is $q = 1 - p = \frac{12}{13}$.
The mean of a binomial distribution is given by $E[X] = np$.
Substituting the values,we get:
Mean $= 2 \times \frac{1}{13} = \frac{2}{13}$.
285
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ bag contains $4$ red and $3$ black balls. One ball is drawn and then replaced in the bag and the process is repeated. Let $X$ denote the number of times a black ball is drawn in $3$ draws. Assuming that at each draw each ball is equally likely to be selected,then the probability distribution of $X$ is given by:
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(D) Total number of balls $= 4 + 3 = 7$.
Probability of drawing a black ball,$p = \frac{3}{7}$.
Probability of drawing a red ball (not black),$q = 1 - p = 1 - \frac{3}{7} = \frac{4}{7}$.
Since the ball is replaced,the trials are independent,and we use the binomial distribution $P(X = x) = {}^nC_x p^x q^{n-x}$,where $n = 3$.
For $X = 0$: $P(X = 0) = {}^3C_0 (\frac{3}{7})^0 (\frac{4}{7})^3 = (\frac{4}{7})^3$.
For $X = 1$: $P(X = 1) = {}^3C_1 (\frac{3}{7})^1 (\frac{4}{7})^2 = 3 \times \frac{3}{7} \times (\frac{4}{7})^2 = \frac{9}{7} (\frac{4}{7})^2$.
For $X = 2$: $P(X = 2) = {}^3C_2 (\frac{3}{7})^2 (\frac{4}{7})^1 = 3 \times (\frac{3}{7})^2 \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{12}{7} (\frac{3}{7})^2$.
For $X = 3$: $P(X = 3) = {}^3C_3 (\frac{3}{7})^3 (\frac{4}{7})^0 = (\frac{3}{7})^3$.
Comparing this with the given options,option $D$ matches the calculated distribution.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
It is observed that $30 \%$ of the students appearing for a certain entrance test are science students. If $5$ students are randomly selected from this group,the probability of having $2$ science students among these students is
A
$0.3087$
B
$0.2547$
C
$0.1087$
D
$0.3437$

Solution

(A) This problem follows a binomial distribution with $n = 5$ trials and probability of success $p = 0.3$ (science student). The probability of failure is $q = 1 - p = 0.7$.
The probability of having $x = 2$ science students is given by the formula $P(X = x) = {}^nC_x \cdot p^x \cdot q^{n-x}$.
Substituting the values: $P(X = 2) = {}^5C_2 \cdot (0.3)^2 \cdot (0.7)^3$.
Calculating the values:
${}^5C_2 = \frac{5 \times 4}{2 \times 1} = 10$.
$(0.3)^2 = 0.09$.
$(0.7)^3 = 0.343$.
Therefore,$P(X = 2) = 10 \times 0.09 \times 0.343 = 0.9 \times 0.343 = 0.3087$.
287
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ die is thrown five times. If getting an odd number is a success,then the probability of getting at least $4$ successes is
A
$\frac{13}{16}$
B
$\frac{5}{32}$
C
$\frac{1}{32}$
D
$\frac{3}{16}$

Solution

(D) Here,$n=5$,$p=\frac{1}{2}$,$q=\frac{1}{2}$.
Probability of getting at least $4$ successes is given by $P(X \ge 4) = P(X=4) + P(X=5)$.
Using the binomial distribution formula $P(X=r) = {}^nC_r p^r q^{n-r}$:
$P(X=4) = {}^5C_4 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^1 = 5 \times \frac{1}{16} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{32}$.
$P(X=5) = {}^5C_5 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^5 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^0 = 1 \times \frac{1}{32} \times 1 = \frac{1}{32}$.
Therefore,$P(X \ge 4) = \frac{5}{32} + \frac{1}{32} = \frac{6}{32} = \frac{3}{16}$.
288
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
An unbiased die is tossed $500$ times. The standard deviation of getting sixes in these $500$ tosses is
A
$\frac{625}{9}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{250}{3}}$
C
$\frac{25}{3}$
D
$\frac{250}{3}$

Solution

(C) For a binomial distribution,the standard deviation is given by $\sigma = \sqrt{npq}$.
Here,the number of trials $n = 500$.
The probability of getting a six in a single toss is $p = \frac{1}{6}$.
The probability of not getting a six is $q = 1 - p = 1 - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\sigma = \sqrt{500 \times \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{5}{6}}$
$\sigma = \sqrt{\frac{2500}{36}}$
$\sigma = \frac{50}{6} = \frac{25}{3}$.
289
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
For a Binomial distribution,$n=6$,if $9 P(X=4)=P(X=2)$,then $q=$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{4}$
C
$\frac{3}{4}$
D
$\frac{2}{5}$

Solution

(C) The probability mass function for a Binomial distribution is given by $P(X=k) = {}^nC_k p^k q^{n-k}$,where $p+q=1$.
Given $n=6$,we have $P(X=4) = {}^6C_4 p^4 q^2$ and $P(X=2) = {}^6C_2 p^2 q^4$.
According to the problem,$9 P(X=4) = P(X=2)$.
Substituting the values: $9 \times {}^6C_4 p^4 q^2 = {}^6C_2 p^2 q^4$.
Since ${}^6C_4 = \frac{6 \times 5}{2 \times 1} = 15$ and ${}^6C_2 = \frac{6 \times 5}{2 \times 1} = 15$,the equation becomes:
$9 \times 15 p^4 q^2 = 15 p^2 q^4$.
Dividing both sides by $15 p^2 q^2$ (assuming $p, q \neq 0$):
$9 p^2 = q^2$.
Taking the square root of both sides: $3p = q$.
Since $p+q=1$,we substitute $p = 1-q$:
$3(1-q) = q \Rightarrow 3 - 3q = q \Rightarrow 4q = 3 \Rightarrow q = \frac{3}{4}$.
290
MathematicsDifficultMCQMHT CET · 2022
If $X \sim B\left(8, \frac{1}{2}\right)$,then $P(|X-4| \leq 2)=$
A
$\frac{119}{128}$
B
$\frac{117}{128}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{116}{128}$

Solution

(A) Given $X \sim B\left(8, \frac{1}{2}\right)$,we have $n=8$,$p=\frac{1}{2}$,and $q=1-p=\frac{1}{2}$.
We need to find $P(|X-4| \leq 2)$.
This inequality is equivalent to $-2 \leq X-4 \leq 2$,which simplifies to $2 \leq X \leq 6$.
Thus,$P(2 \leq X \leq 6) = P(X=2) + P(X=3) + P(X=4) + P(X=5) + P(X=6)$.
Alternatively,$P(2 \leq X \leq 6) = 1 - [P(X=0) + P(X=1) + P(X=7) + P(X=8)]$.
Using the binomial probability formula $P(X=k) = \binom{n}{k} p^k q^{n-k} = \binom{8}{k} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^8$:
$P(X=0) = \binom{8}{0} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^8 = 1 \cdot \frac{1}{256} = \frac{1}{256}$.
$P(X=1) = \binom{8}{1} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^8 = 8 \cdot \frac{1}{256} = \frac{8}{256}$.
$P(X=7) = \binom{8}{7} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^8 = 8 \cdot \frac{1}{256} = \frac{8}{256}$.
$P(X=8) = \binom{8}{8} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^8 = 1 \cdot \frac{1}{256} = \frac{1}{256}$.
Sum $= \frac{1+8+8+1}{256} = \frac{18}{256} = \frac{9}{128}$.
Therefore,$P(2 \leq X \leq 6) = 1 - \frac{9}{128} = \frac{119}{128}$.
291
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
In a Binomial distribution,$n=4$ and $2 P(X=3)=3 P(X=2)$,then $q=$
A
$\frac{2}{13}$
B
$\frac{11}{13}$
C
$\frac{9}{13}$
D
$\frac{4}{13}$

Solution

(D) The probability mass function for a Binomial distribution is given by $P(X=k) = {n \choose k} p^k q^{n-k}$,where $p+q=1$.
Given $n=4$,the equation $2 P(X=3) = 3 P(X=2)$ becomes:
$2 \times {4 \choose 3} p^3 q^1 = 3 \times {4 \choose 2} p^2 q^2$
Since ${4 \choose 3} = 4$ and ${4 \choose 2} = 6$,we have:
$2 \times 4 \times p^3 q = 3 \times 6 \times p^2 q^2$
$8 p^3 q = 18 p^2 q^2$
Dividing both sides by $2 p^2 q$ (assuming $p, q \neq 0$):
$4 p = 9 q$
Since $p = 1-q$,substitute this into the equation:
$4(1-q) = 9q$
$4 - 4q = 9q$
$4 = 13q$
$q = \frac{4}{13}$
292
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
For a Binomial variate $X$,the mean is $2$ and the variance is $1$. Then,the odds in favor of $X=0$ are:
A
$4:1$
B
$15:1$
C
$1:15$
D
$1:4$

Solution

(C) Given that for a Binomial distribution,the mean is $np = 2$ and the variance is $npq = 1$.
Dividing the variance by the mean,we get $q = \frac{npq}{np} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $p + q = 1$,we have $p = 1 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $p = \frac{1}{2}$ into $np = 2$,we get $n(\frac{1}{2}) = 2$,so $n = 4$.
The probability $P(X=0)$ is given by the formula $P(X=k) = { }^n C_k p^k q^{n-k}$.
For $X=0$,$P(X=0) = { }^4 C_0 (\frac{1}{2})^0 (\frac{1}{2})^4 = 1 \times 1 \times \frac{1}{16} = \frac{1}{16}$.
The odds in favor of an event $E$ are given by $P(E) : (1 - P(E))$.
Therefore,the odds in favor of $X=0$ are $\frac{1}{16} : (1 - \frac{1}{16}) = \frac{1}{16} : \frac{15}{16} = 1 : 15$.
293
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ coin is tossed $100$ times. What is the probability of getting a head an odd number of times?
A
$\frac{1}{8}$
B
$\frac{1}{5}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{3}{8}$

Solution

(C) Let $n = 100$ be the number of trials,$p = \frac{1}{2}$ be the probability of getting a head,and $q = \frac{1}{2}$ be the probability of getting a tail.
The probability of getting a head an odd number of times is given by the sum of probabilities for $r = 1, 3, 5, \dots, 99$.
$P(r \text{ is odd}) = \sum_{r \in \{1, 3, \dots, 99\}} \binom{100}{r} p^r q^{100-r}$
$P(r \text{ is odd}) = \sum_{r \in \{1, 3, \dots, 99\}} \binom{100}{r} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^r \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{100-r}$
$P(r \text{ is odd}) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{100} \sum_{r \in \{1, 3, \dots, 99\}} \binom{100}{r}$
We know that the sum of binomial coefficients for odd $r$ is $2^{n-1}$. Thus,$\sum_{r \in \{1, 3, \dots, 99\}} \binom{100}{r} = 2^{100-1} = 2^{99}$.
Therefore,$P(r \text{ is odd}) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{100} \times 2^{99} = \frac{2^{99}}{2^{100}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
294
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
The probability of success $p$ for the Binomial distribution satisfying the relation $4 P(X=4) = P(X=2)$ with parameter $n=6$ is
A
$\frac{1}{5}$
B
$\frac{5}{6}$
C
$\frac{1}{6}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(D) For a Binomial distribution,$P(X=k) = {}^nC_k p^k q^{n-k}$,where $q = 1-p$.
Given $n=6$,the relation is $4 P(X=4) = P(X=2)$.
Substituting the formula: $4 \cdot {}^6C_4 p^4 q^{6-4} = {}^6C_2 p^2 q^{6-2}$.
$4 \cdot {}^6C_4 p^4 q^2 = {}^6C_2 p^2 q^4$.
Since ${}^6C_4 = {}^6C_2 = 15$,we have:
$4 \cdot 15 \cdot p^4 q^2 = 15 \cdot p^2 q^4$.
Dividing both sides by $15 p^2 q^2$ (assuming $p, q \neq 0$):
$4 p^2 = q^2$.
Taking the square root on both sides: $2p = q$.
Since $p + q = 1$,we substitute $q = 2p$:
$p + 2p = 1 \Rightarrow 3p = 1 \Rightarrow p = \frac{1}{3}$.
295
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
The random variable $X$ has the following probability distribution:
| $X$ | $8$ | $12$ | $16$ | $20$ | $24$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $P(X)$ | $K$ | $\frac{1}{6}$ | $\frac{3}{8}$ | $2K$ | $\frac{1}{12}$ |
Then the value of $K$ is:
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{8}$
C
$\frac{3}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) For a probability distribution,the sum of all probabilities must be equal to $1$.
Therefore,$\sum P(X) = 1$.
$K + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{3}{8} + 2K + \frac{1}{12} = 1$
Combine the terms with $K$ and the constant fractions:
$3K + (\frac{1}{6} + \frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{12}) = 1$
Find a common denominator for the fractions,which is $24$:
$3K + (\frac{4}{24} + \frac{9}{24} + \frac{2}{24}) = 1$
$3K + \frac{15}{24} = 1$
$3K + \frac{5}{8} = 1$
$3K = 1 - \frac{5}{8}$
$3K = \frac{3}{8}$
$K = \frac{1}{8}$
296
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ coin is tossed twice in succession. Let $X$ represent the number of tails in two tosses,then the probability distribution of $X$ is given by
A
$X=x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$1/2$$1/4$$1/4$
B
$X=x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$1/3$$1/3$$1/3$
C
$X=x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$1/4$$1/4$$1/2$
D
$X=x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$1/4$$1/2$$1/4$

Solution

(D) When a coin is tossed twice,the sample space $S$ is given by $S = \{HH, HT, TH, TT\}$.
Here,$X$ represents the number of tails.
For $X=0$ (no tails),the outcome is $\{HH\}$,so $P(X=0) = 1/4$.
For $X=1$ (one tail),the outcomes are $\{HT, TH\}$,so $P(X=1) = 2/4 = 1/2$.
For $X=2$ (two tails),the outcome is $\{TT\}$,so $P(X=2) = 1/4$.
The probability distribution is:
$X=x_i$$0$$1$$2$
$P_i$$1/4$$1/2$$1/4$

This matches option $D$.
297
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ random variable $X$ has the following probability distribution:
$X$$0$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$$6$
$P(X)$$k$$3k$$5k$$7k$$9k$$11k$$13k$

Then find $P(X \ge 2)$.
A
$\frac{45}{49}$
B
$\frac{15}{49}$
C
$\frac{1}{49}$
D
$\frac{40}{49}$

Solution

(A) For a probability distribution,the sum of all probabilities must be $1$.
$\sum P(X) = k + 3k + 5k + 7k + 9k + 11k + 13k = 49k = 1$
Therefore,$k = \frac{1}{49}$.
We need to find $P(X \ge 2)$.
$P(X \ge 2) = 1 - P(X < 2)$
$P(X < 2) = P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) = k + 3k = 4k$
$P(X \ge 2) = 1 - 4k = 1 - 4(\frac{1}{49}) = 1 - \frac{4}{49} = \frac{45}{49}$.
298
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
Two numbers are selected at random from the first six positive integers. If $X$ denotes the larger of the two numbers,then $\operatorname{Var}(X) = $
A
$\frac{1}{3}$
B
$\frac{14}{3}$
C
$\frac{14}{9}$
D
$\frac{70}{3}$

Solution

(C) The total number of ways to select $2$ numbers from the first $6$ positive integers is $^6C_2 = \frac{6 \times 5}{2} = 15$.
Let $X$ be the random variable representing the larger of the two numbers. The possible values for $X$ are $2, 3, 4, 5, 6$.
The probability distribution is as follows:
For $X=2$: Pairs are $(1,2)$,so $P(X=2) = \frac{1}{15}$.
For $X=3$: Pairs are $(1,3), (2,3)$,so $P(X=3) = \frac{2}{15}$.
For $X=4$: Pairs are $(1,4), (2,4), (3,4)$,so $P(X=4) = \frac{3}{15}$.
For $X=5$: Pairs are $(1,5), (2,5), (3,5), (4,5)$,so $P(X=5) = \frac{4}{15}$.
For $X=6$: Pairs are $(1,6), (2,6), (3,6), (4,6), (5,6)$,so $P(X=6) = \frac{5}{15}$.
Calculating $E(X) = \sum x_i P_i = 2(\frac{1}{15}) + 3(\frac{2}{15}) + 4(\frac{3}{15}) + 5(\frac{4}{15}) + 6(\frac{5}{15}) = \frac{2+6+12+20+30}{15} = \frac{70}{15} = \frac{14}{3}$.
Calculating $E(X^2) = \sum x_i^2 P_i = 4(\frac{1}{15}) + 9(\frac{2}{15}) + 16(\frac{3}{15}) + 25(\frac{4}{15}) + 36(\frac{5}{15}) = \frac{4+18+48+100+180}{15} = \frac{350}{15} = \frac{70}{3}$.
$\operatorname{Var}(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2 = \frac{70}{3} - (\frac{14}{3})^2 = \frac{70}{3} - \frac{196}{9} = \frac{210-196}{9} = \frac{14}{9}$.
299
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2022
The following table shows the probability distribution of smart phones sold in a shop per day:
Number of smart phones $(x)$$0$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$
Probability $(P(x))$$k$$0.3$$0.15$$0.15$$0.1$$2k$

Then $E(x) = ?$
A
$2.45$
B
$2.55$
C
$0.55$
D
$0.75$

Solution

(A) For a probability distribution,the sum of all probabilities must be equal to $1$.
$\sum P(x) = k + 0.3 + 0.15 + 0.15 + 0.1 + 2k = 1$
$3k + 0.7 = 1$
$3k = 0.3$
$k = 0.1$
Now,the expected value $E(x)$ is calculated as $\sum x_i P(x_i)$:
$E(x) = (0 \times k) + (1 \times 0.3) + (2 \times 0.15) + (3 \times 0.15) + (4 \times 0.1) + (5 \times 2k)$
Substitute $k = 0.1$:
$E(x) = (0 \times 0.1) + (1 \times 0.3) + (2 \times 0.15) + (3 \times 0.15) + (4 \times 0.1) + (5 \times 0.2)$
$E(x) = 0 + 0.3 + 0.3 + 0.45 + 0.4 + 1.0$
$E(x) = 2.45$
300
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2022
$A$ random variable $X$ assumes values $1, 2, 3, \ldots, n$ with equal probabilities. If the ratio of the variance of $X$ to the expected value of $X$ is equal to $4$,then the value of $n$ is:
A
$35$
B
$50$
C
$30$
D
$25$

Solution

(D) The random variable $X$ takes values $1, 2, \ldots, n$ with probability $p_i = \frac{1}{n}$ for each $i$.
The expected value $E(X) = \sum p_i x_i = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{1}{n} \cdot \frac{n(n+1)}{2} = \frac{n+1}{2}$.
The variance $V(X) = E(X^2) - [E(X)]^2 = \sum p_i x_i^2 - [E(X)]^2$.
$E(X^2) = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} i^2 = \frac{1}{n} \cdot \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} = \frac{(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$.
$V(X) = \frac{(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} - \left(\frac{n+1}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{(n+1)}{2} \left[ \frac{2n+1}{3} - \frac{n+1}{2} \right] = \frac{(n+1)}{2} \left[ \frac{4n+2-3n-3}{6} \right] = \frac{(n+1)(n-1)}{12} = \frac{n^2-1}{12}$.
Given the ratio $\frac{V(X)}{E(X)} = 4$,we have $\frac{(n^2-1)/12}{(n+1)/2} = 4$.
$\frac{(n-1)(n+1)}{12} \cdot \frac{2}{n+1} = 4$.
$\frac{n-1}{6} = 4 \Rightarrow n-1 = 24 \Rightarrow n = 25$.

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