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Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 4 Methods of Induction and Binomial Theorem Ex 4.1 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 4 Methods of Induction and Binomial Theorem Ex 4.1

Prove by the method of induction, for all n ∈ N.

Question 1.
2 + 4 + 6 + …… + 2n = n(n + 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 2 + 4 + 6 + …… + 2n = n(n + 1), for all n ∈ N.
Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 2
R.H.S. = 1(1 + 1) = 2
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 2 + 4 + 6 + ….. + 2k = k(k + 1) ……(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
2 + 4 + 6 + …… + 2(k + 1) = (k + 1) (k + 2)
L.H.S. = 2 + 4 + 6 + …+ 2(k + 1)
= 2 + 4 + 6+ ….. + 2k + 2(k + 1)
= k(k + 1) + 2(k + 1) …..[From (i)]
= (k + 1).(k + 2)
= R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 2 + 4 + 6 + …… + 2n = n(n + 1) for all n ∈ N.

Question 2.
3 + 7 + 11 + ……… to n terms = n(2n + 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 3 + 7 + 11 + ……… to n terms = n(2n +1), for all n ∈ N.
But 3, 7, 11, …. are in A.P.
∴ a = 3 and d = 4
Let t_n be the nth term.
∴ t_n = a + (n – 1)d = 3 + (n – 1)4 = 4n – 1
∴ P(n) = 3 + 7 + 11 + ……. + (4n – 1) = n(2n + 1)

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 3
R.H.S. = 1[2(1)+ 1] = 3
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 3 + 7 + 11 + ….. + (4k – 1) = k(2k + 1) …..(i)

Sept III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
3 + 7 + 11 + …+ [4(k + 1) – 1] = (k + 1)(2k + 3)
L.H.S. = 3 + 7 + 11 + …… + [4(k + 1) – 1]
= 3 + 7 + 11 + ….. + (4k – 1) + [4(k+ 1) – 1]
= k(2k + 1) + (4k + 4 – 1) …..[From (i)]
= 2k² + k + 4k + 3
= 2k² + 2k + 3k + 3
= 2k(k + 1) + 3(k + 1)
= (k + 1) (2k + 3)
= R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 3 + 7 + 11 + ….. to n terms = n(2n + 1) for all n ∈ N.

Question 3.
1² + 2² + 3² +…..+ n² = \(\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}\)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 1² + 2² + 3² +…..+ n² = \(\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}\) for all n ∈ N.
Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 1² = 1
RHS = \(\frac{1(1+1)[2(1)+1]}{6}=\frac{6}{6}\) = 1
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 1² + 2² + 3² +…+ k² = \(\frac{k(k+1)(2 k+1)}{6}\) …..(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 1² + 2² + 3² + …+ n² = \(\frac{n(n+1)(2 n+1)}{6}\) for all n ∈ N.

Question 4.
1² + 3² + 5² + ….. + (2n – 1)² = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (2n – 1)(2n + 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 1² + 3² + 5²+…..+ (2n – 1)² = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (2n – 1)(2n + 1), for all n ∈ N.
Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 1² = 1
R.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{3}\) [2(1) – 1][2(1) + 1] = 1
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 1² + 3² + 5² +….+(2k – 1)² = \(\frac{k}{3}\) (2k – 1)(2k + 1) …….(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 1² + 3² + 5² + …+ (2n – 1)² = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (2n – 1)(2n + 1) for all n ∈ N.

Question 5.
1³ + 3³ + 5³ + ….. to n terms = n² (2n² – 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 1³ + 3³ + 5³ + …. to n terms = n² (2n² – 1), for all n ∈ N.
But 1, 3, 5, are in A.P.
∴ a = 1, d = 2
Let tn be the nth term.
t_n = a + (n – 1) d = 1 + (n – 1) 2 = 2n – 1
∴ P(n) = 1³ + 3³ + 5³ +…..+ (2n – 1)³ = n² (2n² – 1)

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 1³ = 1
R.H.S. = 1² [2(1)² – 1] = 1
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 1³ + 3³ + 5³ +…+ (2k – 1)³ = k² (2k² – 1) …..(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 1³ + 3³ + 5³ + … to n terms = n² (2n² – 1) for all n ∈ N.

Question 6.
1.2 + 2.3 + 3.4 +… + n(n + 1) = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (n + 1)(n + 2)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 1.2 + 2.3 + 3.4 +….+n(n + 1) = \(\frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{3}\), for all n ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 1.2 = 2
R.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{3}\) (1 + 1)(1 + 2) = 2
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 1.2 + 2.3 + 3.4 + ….. + k(k + 1) = \(\frac{k}{3}\) (k + 1)(k + 2) ……(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 1.2 + 2.3 + 3.4 + … + n(n + 1) = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (n + 1)(n + 2), for all n ∈ N.

Question 7.
1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 +… to n terms = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (4n² + 6n – 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) = 1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 +… to n terms = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (4n² + 6n -1), for all n ∈ N.
But first factor in each term, i.e., 1, 3, 5,… are in A.P. with a = 1 and d = 2.
∴ nth term = a + (n – 1)d = 1 + (n – 1) 2 = (2n – 1)
Also, second factor in each term,
i.e., 3, 5, 7, … are in A.P. with a = 3 and d = 2.
∴ nth term = a + (n – 1) d = 3 + (n – 1) 2 = (2n + 1)
∴ nth term, t_n = (2n – 1) (2n + 1)
∴ P(n) ≡ 1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + …. + (2n – 1) (2n + 1) = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (4n² + 6n – 1)

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 1.3 = 3
R.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{3}\) [4(1)² + 6(1) – 1] = 3
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is trae for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 +….+ (2k – 1)(2k + 1) = \(\frac{k}{3}\) (4k² + 6k – 1) ……(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 +… to n terms = \(\frac{n}{3}\) (4n² + 6n – 1) for all n ∈ N.

Question 8.
\(\frac{1}{1.3}+\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 n-1)(2 n+1)}=\frac{n}{2 n+1}\)
Solution:
Let P(n) ≡ \(\frac{1}{1.3}+\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 n-1)(2 n+1)}=\frac{n}{2 n+1}\), for all n ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{1.3}=\frac{1}{3}\)
R.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{2(1)+1}=\frac{1}{3}\)
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ \(\frac{1}{1.3}+\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 k-1)(2 k+1)}=\frac{k}{2 k+1}\) …..(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ \(\frac{1}{1.3}+\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 n-1)(2 n+1)}=\frac{n}{2 n+1}\), for all n ∈ N.

Question 9.
\(\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\frac{1}{7.9}+\ldots \text { to } n \text { terms }=\frac{n}{3(2 n+3)}\)
Solution:
Let P(n) ≡ \(\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\frac{1}{7.9}+\ldots \text { to } n \text { terms }=\frac{n}{3(2 n+3)}\), for all n ∈ N.
But first factor in each term of the denominator,
i.e., 3, 5, 7, ….. are in A.P. with a = 3 and d = 2.
∴ nth term = a + (n – 1)d = 3 + (n – 1) 2 = (2n + 1)
Also, second factor in each term of the denominator,
i.e., 5, 7, 9, … are in A.P. with a = 5 and d = 2.
∴ nth term = a + (n – 1) d = 5 + (n – 1) 2 = (2n + 3)
∴ nth term, t_n = \(\frac{1}{(2 n+1)(2 n+3)}\)
P(n) ≡ \(\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\frac{1}{7.9}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 n+1)(2 n+3)}\) = \(\frac{n}{3(2 n+3)}\)

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{3.5}=\frac{1}{15}\)
R.H.S. = \(\frac{1}{3[2(1)+3]}=\frac{1}{3(2+3)}=\frac{1}{15}\)
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ \(\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\frac{1}{7.9}+\ldots+\frac{1}{(2 k+1)(2 k+3)}\) = \(\frac{k}{3(2 k+3)}\) ….(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that


∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ \(\frac{1}{3.5}+\frac{1}{5.7}+\frac{1}{7.9}+\ldots \text { to } n \text { terms }=\frac{n}{3(2 n+3)}\), for all n ∈ N.

Question 10.
(2³ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 7.
Solution:
(2³ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 7 if and only if (2³ⁿ – 1) is a multiple of 7.
Let P(n) ≡ (2³ⁿ – 1) = 7m, where m ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
∴ 2³ⁿ – 1 = 2³⁽¹⁾ – 1 = 2³ – 1 = 8 – 1 = 7
∴ (2³ⁿ – 1) is a multiple of 7.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
i.e., 2^3k – 1 is a multiple of 7.
∴ 2^3k – 1 = 7a, where a ∈ N
∴ 2^3k = 7a + 1 ……(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
2^3(k+1) – 1 = 7b, where b ∈ N.
∴ P(k + 1) = 2^3(k+1) – 1
= 2^3k+3 – 1
= 2^3k . (2³) – 1
= (7a + 1)8 – 1 …..[From (i)]
= 56a + 8 – 1
= 56a + 7
= 7(8a + 1)
7b, where b = (8a + 1) ∈ N
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ (2⁴ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 7, for all n ∈ N.

Question 11.
(2⁴ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 15.
Solution:
(2⁴ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 15 if and only if (2⁴ⁿ – 1) is a multiple of 15.
Let P(n) ≡ (2⁴ⁿ – 1) = 15m, where m ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
∴ 2⁴⁽¹⁾ – 1 = 16 – 1 = 15
∴ (2⁴ⁿ – 1) is a multiple of 15.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 2^4k – 1 = 15a, where a ∈ N
∴ 2^4k = 15a + 1 …..(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
∴ 2^4(k+1) – 1 = 15b, where b ∈ N
∴ P(k + 1) = 2^4(k+1) – 1 = 2^4k+4 – 1
= 2^4k . 2⁴ – 1
= 16 . (2^4k) – 1
= 16(15a + 1) – 1 …..[From (i)]
= 240a + 16 – 1
= 240a + 15
= 15(16a + 1)
= 15b, where b = (16a + 1) ∈ N
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ (2⁴ⁿ – 1) is divisible by 15, for all n ∈ N.

Question 12.
3ⁿ – 2n – 1 is divisible by 4.
Solution:
(3ⁿ – 2n – 1) is divisible by 4 if and only if (3ⁿ – 2n – 1) is a multiple of 4.
Let P(n) ≡ (3ⁿ – 2n – 1) = 4m, where m ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
∴ (3ⁿ – 2n – 1) = 3⁽¹⁾ – 2(1) – 1 = 0 = 4(0)
∴ (3ⁿ – 2n – 1) is a multiple of 4.
∴ P(n) is tme for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 3^k – 2k – 1 = 4a, where a ∈ N
∴ 3^k = 4a + 2k + 1 ….(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is tme for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
3^(k+1) – 2(k + 1) – 1 = 4b, where b ∈ N
P(k + 1) = 3^k+1 – 2(k + 1) – 1
= 3^k . 3 – 2k – 2 – 1
= (4a + 2k + 1) . 3 – 2k – 3 …….[From (i)]
= 12a + 6k + 3 – 2k – 3
= 12a + 4k
= 4(3a + k)
= 4b, where b = (3a + k) ∈ N
∴ P(n) is tme for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is tme for all n ∈ N.
∴ 3ⁿ – 2n – 1 is divisible by 4, for all n ∈ N.

Question 13.
5 + 5² + 5³ + ….. + 5ⁿ = \(\frac{5}{4}\) (5ⁿ – 1)
Solution:
Let P(n) ≡ 5 + 52 + 53 +…..+ 5n = \(\frac{5}{4}\) (5n – 1), for all n ∈ N.

Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 5
R.H.S. = \(\frac{5}{4}\) (5¹ – 1) = 5
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ 5 + 5² + 5³ + ….. + 5^k = \(\frac{5}{4}\) (5^k – 1) …….(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that

∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ 5 + 5² + 5³ + … + 5ⁿ = \(\frac{5}{4}\) (5ⁿ – 1), for all n ∈ N.

Question 14.
(cos θ + i sin θ)ⁿ = cos (nθ) + i sin (nθ)
Solution:
Let P(n) ≡ (cos θ + i sin θ)ⁿ = cos nθ + i sin nθ, for all n ∈ N.
Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = (cos θ + i sin θ)¹ = cos θ + i sin θ
R.H.S. = cos[(1)θ] + i sin[(1)θ] = cos θ + i sin θ
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ (cos θ + i sin θ)^k = cos kθ + i sin kθ …….(i)

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that
(cos θ + i sin θ)^k+1 = cos (k + 1)θ + i sin (k + 1)θ
L.H.S. = (cos θ + i sin θ)^k+1
= (cos θ + i sin θ)^k . (cos θ + i sin θ)
= (cos kθ + i sin kθ) . (cos θ + i sin θ) ……[From (i)]
= cos kθ cos θ + i sin θ cos kθ + i sin kθ cosθ – sin kθ sin θ ……[∵ i² = -1]
= (cos kθ cos θ – sin k θ sin θ) + i(sin kθ cos θ + cos kθ sin θ)
= cos(kθ + θ) + i sin(kθ + θ)
= cos(k + 1) θ + i sin (k + 1) θ
= R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ (cos θ + i sin θ)ⁿ = cos (nθ) + i sin (nθ), for all n ∈ N.

Question 15.
Given that t_n+1 = 5 t_n+4, t₁ = 4, prove by method of induction that t_n = 5ⁿ – 1.
Solution:
Let the statement P(n) has L.H.S. a recurrence relation t_n+1 = 5 t_n+4, t₁ = 4 and R.H.S. a general statement t_n = 5ⁿ – 1.
Step I:
Put n = 1
L.H.S. = 4
R.H.S. = 5¹ – 1 = 4
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 1.
Put n = 2
L.H.S. = t₂ = 5t₁ + 4 = 24
R.H.S. = t₂ = 5² – 1 = 24
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
∴ P(n) is true for n = 2.

Step II:
Let us assume that P(n) is true for n = k.
∴ t_k+1 = 5 t_k+4 and t_k = 5^k – 1

Step III:
We have to prove that P(n) is true for n = k + 1,
i.e., to prove that t_k+1 = 5^k+1 – 1
Since t_k+1 = 5 t_k+4 and t_k = 5^k – 1 …..[From Step II]
t_k+1 = 5 (5^k – 1) + 4 = 5^k+1 – 1
∴ P(n) is true for n = k + 1.

Step IV:
From all the steps above, by the principle of mathematical induction, P(n) is true for all n ∈ N.
∴ t_n = 5ⁿ – 1, for all n ∈ N.

Question 16.
Prove by method of induction
\(\left(\begin{array}{ll}
1 & 2 \\
0 & 1
\end{array}\right)^{n}=\left(\begin{array}{cc}
1 & 2 n \\
0 & 1
\end{array}\right) \forall n \in N\)
Solution:

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Miscellaneous Exercise 3 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Miscellaneous Exercise 3

(I) Select the correct answer from the given alternatives.

Question 1.
A college offers 5 courses in the morning and 3 in the evening. The number of ways a student can select exactly one course, either in the morning or in the evening is
(A) 5
(B) 3
(C) 8
(D) 15
Answer:
(C) 8
Hint:
Number of ways to select one course from available 8 courses
(i.e., 5 courses in the morning and 3 in the evening) = 5 + 3 = 8

Question 2.
A college has 7 courses in the morning and 3 in the evening. The possible number of choices with the student if he wants to study one course in the morning and one in the evening is
(A) 21
(B) 4
(C) 42
(D) 10
Answer:
(A) 21
Hint:
Number of ways to select one morning and one evening course = ⁷C₁ × ³C₁ = 21

Question 3.
In how many ways can 8 Indians and, 4 American and 4 Englishmen can be seated in a row so that all persons of the same nationality sit together?
(A) 3! 8!
(B) 3! 4! 8! 4!
(C) 4! 4!
(D) 8! 4! 4!
Answer:
(B) 3! 4! 8! 4!
Hint:
8 Indians take their seats in 8! ways, 4 Americans take their seats in 4! ways, 4 Englishmen take their seats in 4! ways.
Three groups of Indians, Americans and Englishmen can be permuted in 3! ways.
Required number = 3! × 8! × 4! × 4!

Question 4.
In how many ways can 10 examination papers be arranged so that the best and the worst papers never come together?
(A) 9 × 8!
(B) 8 × 8!
(C) 9 × 9!
(D) 8 × 9!
Answer:
(D) 8 × 9!
Hint:
Arrange 8 papers in 8! ways and two papers in 9 gaps are arranged in ⁹P₂ ways.
Required number = 8! ⁹P₂
= 8! × 9 × 8
= 9! × 8

Question 5.
In how many ways 4 boys and 3 girls can be seated in a row so that they are alternate.
(A) 12
(B) 288
(C) 144
(D) 256
Answer:
(C) 144
Hint:
B G B G B G B
4 boys take their seats in 4! ways.
3 girls take their seats in 3! ways.
Required number = 4! × 3!
= 24 × 6
= 144

Question 6.
Find the number of triangles which can be formed by joining the angular points of a polygon of 8 sides as vertices.
(A) 16
(B) 56
(C) 24
(D) 8
Answer:
(B) 56
Hint:
A triangle is obtained by joining three vertices.
Number of ways of selecting 3 vertices out of 8 vertices = ⁸C₃
= \(\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6}{1 \times 2 \times 3}\)
= 56

Question 7.
A question paper has two parts, A and B, each containing 10 questions. If a student has to choose 8 from part A and 5 from part B, in how many ways can he choose the questions?
(A) 320
(B) 750
(C) 40
(D) 11340
Answer:
(D) 11340
Hint:
Number of ways to choose 8 questions from Part A and 5 from Part B = ¹⁰C₈ × ¹⁰C₅
= ¹⁰C₂ × ¹⁰C₅
= 45 × 252
= 11340

Question 8.
There are 10 persons among whom two are brothers. The total number of ways in which these persons can be seated around a round table so that exactly one person sits between the brothers is equal to:
(A) 2! × 7!
(B) 2! × 8!
(C) 3! × 7!
(D) 3! × 8!
Answer:
(B) 2! × 8!
Hint:
Select a person from 8 people (i.e., the people excluding two brothers).
This is done in 8 ways.
2 brothers sit adjacent to the selected person on two sides, they may interchange their seats.
Remaining 7 people sit in 7! ways
Required number = 8 × 2 × 7! = 2! × 8!

Question 9.
The number of arrangements of the letters of the word BANANA in which two N’s do not appear adjacently is
(A) 80
(B) 60
(C) 40
(D) 100
Answer:
(C) 40
Hint:
Arrange B, A, A, A in \(\frac{4 !}{3 !}\) ways.
These four letters create 5 gaps in which 2 N are to be filled, this can be done in 5C2 ways, we do not permute those 2N as they are identical.
∴ Required number = \(\frac{4 !}{3 !}\) × ⁵C₂ = 40

Question 10.
The number of ways in which 5 male and 2 female members of a committee can be seated around a round table so that the two females are not seated together is
(A) 840
(B) 600
(C) 720
(D) 480
Answer:
(D) 480
Hint:
5 males take their seats in 4! ways, creating 5 gaps.
In these 5 gaps, 2 females are to be seated.
∴ The number of ways to do this = ⁵C₂ × 2!
Required number = 4! × ⁵C₂ × 2! = 480

(II) Answer the following.

Question 1.
Find the value of r if ⁵⁶P_r+2 : ⁵⁴P_r-1 = 30800 : 1.
Solution:

Question 2.
How many words can be formed by writing letters in the word CROWN in a different order?
Solution:
Five Letters of the word CROWN are to be permuted.
∴ Number of different words = 5! = 120

Question 3.
Find the number of words that can be formed by using all the letters in the word REMAIN. If these words are written in dictionary order, what will be the 40th word?
Solution:
There are 6 letters A, E, I, M, N, R.
Number of words that can be formed by using all these letters = 6! = 720
When a word starts with ‘A’,
‘A’ can be arranged in 1 way and the remaining 5 letters can be arranged among themselves in 5! ways.
The number of words starting with A = 5!
∴ Similarly,
The number of words starting with E = 5!
The number of words starting with I = 5!
The number of words starting with M = 5!
The number of words starting with N = 5!
The number of words starting with R = 5!
Total number of words = 6 × 5! = 720
Number of words starting with AE = 4! = 24
Number of words starting with AIE = 3! = 6
Number of words starting with AIM = 3! = 6
Number of words starting with AINE = 2!
Total words = 24 + 6 + 6 + 2 = 38
39th word is AINMER
40th word is AINMRE

Question 4.
The Capital English alphabet has 11 symmetric letters that appear the same when looked at in a mirror. These letters are A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, and Y. How many symmetric three letters passwords can be formed using these letters?
Solution:
There are 11 symmetric letters.
∴ Number of 3 Letter passwords = ¹¹P₃
= 11 × 10 × 9
= 990

Question 5.
How many numbers formed using the digits 3, 2, 0, 4, 3, 2, 3 exceed one million?
Solution:
A number that exceeds one million is to be formed from the digits 3, 2, 0, 4, 3, 2, 3.
Then the numbers should be any number of 7 digits which can be formed from these digits.
Also, among the given numbers 2 is repeated twice and 3 is repeated thrice.
∴ Required number of numbers = Total number of arrangements possible among these digits – number of arrangements of 7 digits which begin with 0.
= \(\frac{7 !}{2 ! 3 !}-\frac{6 !}{2 ! 3 !}\)
= \(\frac{7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 !}{2 \times 3 !}-\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 !}{2 \times 3 !}\)
= 7 × 6 × 5 × 2 – 6 × 5 × 2
= 6 × 5 × 2(7 – 1)
= 60 × 6
= 360

Question 6.
Ten students are to be selected for a project from a class of 30 students. There are 4 students who want to be together either in the project or not in the project. Find the number of possible selections.
Solution:
Ten students are to be selected for a project from a class of 30 students.
Case I:
If 4 students join the project, then from remaining 26 students, rest of the 6 students are to be selected.
Which can be done in ²⁶C₆
= \(\frac{26 !}{6 !(26-6) !}\)
= \(\frac{26 \times 25 \times 24 \times 23 \times 22 \times 21 \times 20 !}{6 ! \times 20 !}\)
= 230230 ways.

Case II:
If 4 students does not join the project, then from remaining 26 students, all the 10 students are to be selected.
Which can be done in ²⁶C₁₀
= \(\frac{26 !}{10 !(26-10) !}\)
= \(\frac{26 \times 25 \times 24 \times 23 \times 22 \times 21 \times 20 \times 19 \times 18 \times 17 \times 16 !}{10 ! \times 16 !}\)
= 5311735 ways.
∴ Required number of selections = ²⁶C₆ + ²⁶C₁₀
= 230230 + 5311735
= 5541965

Question 7.
A student finds 7 books of his interest but can borrow only three books. He wants to borrow the Chemistry part II book only if Chemistry Part I can also be borrowed. Find the number of ways he can choose three books that he wants to borrow.
Solution:
There are 7 books of student’s interest, but he can borrow only three books.
He wants to borrow the Chemistry part II book only if Chemistry Part I can also be borrowed.
Consider the following table:

Required number of selections = 5 + 10 = 15

Question 8.
30 objects are to be divided into three groups containing 7, 10, 13 objects. Find the number of distinct ways of doing so.
Solution:
First we can select 7 objects out of 30 for the first group in ³⁰C₇ ways.
Now there are 23 objects left out of which we can select 10 objects for the second group in ²³C₁₀ ways.
Remaining 13 objects can be selected for the third group in ⁵C₅ ways.
∴ Required number of ways = ³⁰C₇ × ²³C₁₀ × ¹³C₁₃
= \(\frac{30 !}{23 ! 7 !} \times \frac{23 !}{10 ! 13 !} \times 1\)
= \(\frac{30 !}{7 ! 10 ! 13 !}\)

Question 9.
A student passes an examination if he secures a minimum in each of the 7 subjects. Find the number of ways a student can fail.
Solution:
Every subject a student may pass or fail.
∴ Total number of outcomes = 2⁷ = 128
This number includes one case when the student passes in all subjects.
Required number of ways = 128 – 1 = 127

Question 10.
Nine friends decide to go for a picnic in two groups. One group decides to go by car and the other group decides to go by train. Find the number of different ways of doing so if there must be at least 3 friends in each group.
Solution:
Nine friends decide to go for a picnic in two groups and there must be at least 3 friends in each group.
Consider the following table:

Question 11.
A hall has 12 lamps and every lamp can be switched on independently. Find the number of ways of illuminating the hall.
Solution:
Every lamp is either ON or OFF.
There are 12 lamps
Number of instances = 2¹²
This number includes one case in when all 12 lamps are OFF.
∴ Required Number of ways = 2¹² – 1 = 4095

Question 12.
How many quadratic equations can be formed using numbers from 0, 2, 4, 5 as coefficients if a coefficient can be repeated in an equation?
Solution:
A quadratic equation is to be formed using numbers 0, 2, 4, 5 as coefficients and a coefficient can be repeated.
Let the quadratic equation be ax² + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0
Consider the following table:

Number of quadratic equations can be formed = 3 × 4 × 4 = 48

Question 13.
How many six-digit telephone numbers can be formed if the first two digits are 45 and no digit can appear more than once?
Solution:
There are total of 10 digits.
Let the telephone number be 45abcd.
There are 8 digits left for the choice of a, b, c, d as repetition is not allowed.
Consider the following table:

∴ Required number of numbers formed = 8 × 7 × 6 × 5 = 1680

Question 14.
A question paper has 6 questions. How many ways does a student have to answer if he wants to solve at least one question?
Solution:
Every question is ‘SOLVED’ or ‘NOT SOLVED’.
There are 6 questions.
Number of outcomes = 2⁶
This number includes one case when the student solves NONE of the questions.
∴ Required number of ways = 2⁶ – 1 = 64 – 1 = 63

Question 15.
Find the number of ways of dividing 20 objects into three groups of sizes 8, 7, and 5.
Solution:
First we can select 8 objects our of 20 for the first group in ²⁰C₈ ways.
Now there are 12 objects left out of which we can select 7 objects for the second group in ¹²C₇ ways.
Remaining 5 objects can be selected for the third group in ⁵C₅ ways.
∴ Required number of ways = ²⁰C₈ × ¹²C₇ × ⁵C₅
= \(\frac{20 !}{8 ! 12 !} \times \frac{12 !}{7 ! 5 !} \times 1\)
= \(\frac{20 !}{8 ! 7 ! 5 !}\)

Question 16.
There are 4 doctors and 8 lawyers in a panel. Find the number of ways for selecting a team of 6 if at least one doctor must be in the team.
Solution:
There are 4 doctors and 8 lawyers in a panel.
A team of 6 with at least one doctor is to be formed.
We count the number by the INDIRECT method of counting.
Number of ways to select a team of 6 people = ¹²C₆
Number of teams with No doctor in any team = ⁸C₆
∴ Required number of ways = ¹²C₆ – ⁸C₆
= 924 – 28
= 896

Question 17.
Four parallel lines intersect another set of five parallel lines. Find the number of distinct parallelograms formed.
Solution:
The first set has 4 parallel lines and another set has 5 parallel lines.
To form a parallelogram, we need 2 lines from each set.
∴ Required number of distinct parallelograms formed = ⁴C₂ × ⁵C₂
= 6 × 10
= 60

Question 18.
There are 12 distinct points A, B, C, …, L, in order, on a circle. Lines are drawn passing through each pair of points.
(i) How many lines are there in total?
(ii) How many lines pass through D?
(iii) How many triangles are determined by lines?
(iv) How many triangles have on vertex C?
Solution:
(i) We need two points to draw a line.
∴ Total number of lines = ¹²C₂ = 66

(ii) Lines are drawn passing through each pair of points.
∴ Lines from point D will pass through all the remaining 11 points.
∴ 11 lines pass through D.

(iii) We need three points to draw a triangle.
∴ Number of triangles = ¹²C₃ = 220

(iv) To get the triangles with one vertex as C,
we need two vertices from the remaining 11 vertices.
∴ Number of triangles with vertex at C = ¹¹C₂
= \(\frac{11 \times 10}{2}\)
= 55

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.5 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.5

Question 1.
In how many different ways can 8 friends sit around a table?
Solution:
We know that ‘n’ persons can sit around a table in (n – 1)! ways.
∴ 8 friends can sit around a table in 7!
= 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
= 5040 ways.

Question 2.
A party has 20 participants. Find the number of distinct ways for the host to sit with them around a circular table. How many of these ways have two specified persons on either side of the host?
Solution:
A party has 20 participants.
All of them and the host (i.e., 21 persons) can be seated at a circular table in (21 – 1)! = 20! ways.
When two particular participants are seated on either side of the host.
The host takes the chair in 1 way.
These 2 persons can sit on either side of the host in 2! ways.
Once the host occupies his chair, it is not circular permutation more.
The remaining 18 people occupy their chairs in 18! ways.
∴ A total number of arrangements possible if two particular participants are seated on either side of the host = 2! × 18! = 2 × 18!

Question 3.
Delegates from 24 countries participate in a round table discussion. Find the number of seating arrangements where two specified delegates are (a) always together. (b) never together.
Solution:
(a) Delegates of 24 countries are to participate in a round table discussion such that two specified delegates are always together.
Let us consider these 2 delegates as one unit. They can be arranged among themselves in 2! ways.
Also, these two delegates are to be seated with 22 other delegates (i.e. total of 23) which can be done in (23 – 1)! = 22! ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 2! × 22!

(b) When 2 specified delegates are never together then, other 22 delegates can be participate in a round table discussion in (22 – 1)! = 21! ways.
∴ There are 22 places of which any 2 places can be filled by those 2 delegates so that they are never together.
∴ Two specified delegates can be arranged in ²²P₂ ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = ²²P₂ × 21!
= \(\frac{22 !}{(22-2) !} \times 21 !\)
= \(\frac{22 !}{20 !}\) × 21!
= 22 × 21 × 21!
= 21 × 22 × 21!
= 21 × 22!

Question 4.
Find the number of ways for 15 people to sit around the table so that no two arrangements have the same neighbours.
Solution:
There are 15 people to sit around a table.
∴ They can be arranged in(15 – 1)! = 14! ways.
But, they should not have the same neighbour in any two arrangements.
Around the table, arrangements (i.e., clockwise and anticlockwise) coincide.

∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{14 !}{2}\)

Question 5.
A committee of 10 members sits around a table. Find the number of arrangements that have the President and the Vice-president together.
Solution:
A committee of 10 members sits around a table.
But, President and Vice-president sit together.
Let us consider President and Vice-president as one unit.
They can be arranged among themselves in 2! ways.
Now, this unit with the other 8 members of the committee is to be arranged around a table, which can be done in (9 – 1)! = 8! ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 8! × 2! = 2 × 8!

Question 6.
Five men, two women, and a child sit around a table. Find the number of arrangements where the child is seated (a) between the two women. (b) between two men.
Solution:
5 men, 2 women, and a child sit around a table.
(a) When the child is seated between two women.
5 men, 2 women, and a child are to be seated around a round table such that the child is seated between two women.
∴ the two women can be seated on either side of the child in 2! ways.
Let us consider these 3 (two women and a child) as one unit.
Now, this one unit is to be arranged with the remaining 5 men,
i.e., a total of 6 units are to be arranged around a round table, which can be done in (6 – 1)! = 5! ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 5! × 2!
= 120 × 2
= 240

(b) Two men can be selected from 5 men in
⁵C₂ = \(\frac{5 !}{2 !(5-2) !}=\frac{5 \times 4 \times 3 !}{2 \times 3 !}\) = 10 ways.
Also, these two men can sit on either side of the child in 2! ways.
Let us take two men and a child as one unit.
Now, this one unit is to be arranged with the remaining 3 men and 2 women,
i.e., a total of 6 units (3 + 2 + 1) are to be arranged around a round table, which can be done in (6 – 1)! = 5! ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 10 × 2! × 5!
= 10 × 2 × 120
= 2400

Question 7.
Eight men and six women sit around a table. How many sitting arrangements will have no two women together?
Solution:
8 men can be seated around a table in (8 – 1)! = 7! ways.
No two women should sit together.
There are 8 gaps created by 8 men’s seats.
∴ Women can be seated in 8 gaps in ⁸P₆ ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 7! × ⁸P₆

Question 8.
Find the number of seating arrangements for 3 men and 3 women to sit around a table so that exactly two women are together.
Solution:
2 women (who wish to sit together) can be selected from 3 in
³C₂ = \(\frac{3 !}{2 !(3-2) !}=\frac{3 \times 2 !}{2 ! \times 1 !}\) = 3 ways.
Also, these two women can sit together in 2! ways.
Let us take two women as one unit.
Now, this one unit is to be arranged with the remaining 3 men and 1 woman,
i.e., a total of 5 units are to be arranged around a round table, which can be done in (5 – 1)! = 4! ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 3 × 2! × 4!
= 3 × 2 × 24
= 144

Question 9.
Four objects in a set of ten objects are alike. Find the number of ways of arranging them in a circular order.
Solution:
Ten things can be arranged in a circular order of which 4 are alike in \(\frac{9 !}{4 !}\) ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{9 !}{4 !}\)

Question 10.
Fifteen persons sit around a table. Find the number of arrangements that have two specified persons not sitting side by side.
Solution:
Since 2 particular persons can’t be sitting side by side,
the other 13 persons can be arranged around the table in (13 – 1)! = 12! ways.
The two persons who are not sitting side by side may take 13 positions created by 3 persons in ¹³P₂ ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 12! × ¹³P₂
= 12! × 13 × 12
= 13 × 12! × 12
= 12 × 13!

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.4 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.4

Question 1.
Find the number of permutations of letters in each of the following words.
(i) DIVYA
(ii) SHANTARAM
(iii) REPRESENT
(iv) COMBINE
(v) BAL BHARATI
Solution:
(i) There are 5 distinct letters in the word DIVYA.
∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word DIVYA = 5! = 120

(ii) There are 9 letters in the word SHANTARAM in which ‘A’ is repeated 3 times.
∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word SHANTARAM = \(\frac{9 !}{3 !}\)
= 9 × 8 × 7 × 6 × 5 × 4
= 60480

(iii) There are 9 letters in the word REPRESENT in which ‘E’ is repeated 3 times and ‘R’ is repeated 2 times.
∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word REPRESENT = \(\frac{9 !}{3 ! 2 !}\)
= \(\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4}{2}\)
= 30240

(iv) There are 7 distinct letters in the word COMBINE.
∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word COMBINE = 7! = 5040

(v) There are 10 letters in the word BALBHARATI in which ‘B’ is repeated 2 times and ‘A’ is repeated 3 times.
∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word BALBHARATI = \(\frac{10 !}{2 ! 3 !}\)
= \(\frac{10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{2 \times 3 \times 2}\)
= 302400

Question 2.
You have 2 identical books on English, 3 identical books on Hindi, and 4 identical books on Mathematics. Find the number of distinct ways of arranging them on a shelf.
Solution:
There are total 9 books to be arranged on a shelf.
Out of these 9 books, 2 books on English, 3 books on Hindi and 4 books on mathematics are identical.
∴ Total number of arrangements possible = \(\frac{9 !}{2 ! 3 ! 4 !}\)
= \(\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{2 \times 3 \times 2 \times 4 !}\)
= 9 × 4 × 7 × 5
= 1260

Question 3.
A coin is tossed 8 times. In how many ways can we obtain (a) 4 heads and 4 tails? (b) at least 6 heads?
Solution:
A coin is tossed 8 times. All heads are identical and all tails are identical.
(a) 4 heads and 4 tails are to be obtained.
∴ Number of ways it can be obtained = \(\frac{8 !}{4 ! 4 !}\)
= \(\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5}{4 \times 3 \times 2}\)
= 70

(b) At least 6 heads are to be obtained.
∴ Outcome can be (6 heads and 2 tails) or (7 heads and 1 tail) or (8 heads)
∴ Number of ways it can be obtained = \(\frac{8 !}{6 ! 2 !}+\frac{8 !}{7 ! 1 !}+\frac{8 !}{8 !}\)
= \(\frac{8 \times 7}{2}\) + 8 + 1
= 28 + 8 + 1
= 37

Question 4.
A bag has 5 red, 4 blue, and 4 green marbles. If all are drawn one by one and their colours are recorded, how many different arrangements can be found?
Solution:
There is a total of 13 marbles in a bag.
Out of these 5 are Red, 4 Blue, and 4 are Green marbles.
All balls of the same colour are taken to be identical.
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{13 !}{5 ! 4 ! 4 !}\)

Question 5.
Find the number of ways of arranging letters of the word MATHEMATICAL. How many of these arrangements have all vowels together?
Solution:
There are 12 letters in the word MATHEMATICAL in which ‘M’ is repeated 2 times, ‘A’ repeated 3 times and ‘T’ repeated 2 times.
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{12 !}{2 ! 3 ! 2 !}\)
When all the vowels,
i.e., ‘A’, ‘A’, ‘A’, ‘E’, ‘I’ are to be kept together.
Let us consider them as one unit.
Number of arrangements of these vowels among themselves = \(\frac{5 !}{3 !}\) ways.
This unit is to be arranged with 7 other letters in which ‘M’ and ‘T’ repeated 2 times each.
∴ Number of such arrangements = \(\frac{8 !}{2 ! 2 !}\)
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{8 ! \times 5 !}{2 ! 2 ! 3 !}\)

Question 6.
Find the number of different arrangements of letters in the word MAHARASHTRA. How many of these arrangements have (a) letters R and H never together? (b) all vowels together?
Solution:
There are 11 letters in the word MAHARASHTRA in which ‘A’ is repeated 4 times, ‘H’ repeated 2 times, and ‘R’ repeated 2 times.
∴ Total number of words can be formed = \(\frac{11 !}{4 ! 2 ! 2 !}\)

(a) When letters R and H are never together.
Other than 2R, 2H there are 4A, 1S, 1T, 1M.
These letters can be arranged in \(\frac{7 !}{4 !}\) ways = 210.
These seven letters create 8 gaps in which 2R, 2H are to be arranged.
Number of ways to do = \(\frac{{ }^{8} \mathrm{P}_{4}}{2 ! 2 !}\) = 420
Required number of arrangements = 210 × 420 = 88200.

(b) When all vowels are together.
There are 4 vowels in the word MAHARASHTRA, i.e., A, A, A, A.
Let us consider these 4 vowels as one unit, which can be arranged among themselves in \(\frac{4 !}{4 !}\) = 1 way.
This unit is to be arranged with 7 other letters in which ‘H’ is repeated 2 times, ‘R’ is repeated 2 times.
∴ Total number of arrangements = \(\frac{8 !}{2 ! 2 !}\)

Question 7.
How many different words are formed if the letter R is used thrice and letters S and T are used twice each?
Solution:
To find the number of different words when ‘R’ is taken thrice, ‘S’ is taken twice and ‘T’ is taken twice.
∴ Total number of letters available = 7, of which ‘S’ and ‘T’ repeat 2 times each, ‘R’ repeats 3 times.
∴ Required number of words = \(\frac{7 !}{2 ! 2 ! 3 !}\)
= \(\frac{7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 !}{2 \times 1 \times 2 \times 1 \times 3 !}\)
= 7 × 6 × 5
= 210

Question 8.
Find the number of arrangements of letters in the word MUMBAI so that the letter B is always next to A.
Solution:
There are 6 letters in the word MUMBAI.
These letters are to be arranged in such a way that ‘B’ is always next to ‘A’.
Let us consider AB as one unit.
This unit with the other 4 letters in which ‘M’ repeats twice is to be arranged.
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{5 !}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 60

Question 9.
Find the number of arrangements of letters in the word CONSTITUTION that begin and end with N.
Solution:
There are 12 letters in the word CONSTITUTION, in which ‘O’, ‘N’, ‘I’ repeat two times each, ‘T’ repeats 3 times.
When the arrangement starts and ends with ‘N’,
other 10 letters can be arranged between two N,
in which ‘O’ and ‘I’ repeat twice each and ‘T’ repeats 3 times.
∴ Required number of arrangements = \(\frac{10 !}{2 ! 2 ! 3 !}\)

Question 10.
Find the number of different ways of arranging letters in the word ARRANGE. How many of these arrangements do not have the two R’s and two A’s together?
Solution:
There are 7 letters in the word ARRANGE in which ‘A’ and ‘R’ repeat 2 times each.
∴ Number of ways to arrange the letters of word ARRANGE = \(\frac{7 !}{2 ! 2 !}\) = 1260
Consider the words in which 2A are together and 2R are together.
Let us consider 2A as one unit and 2R as one unit.
These two units with remaining 3 letters can be arranged in = \(\frac{5 !}{2 ! 2 !}\) = 30 ways.
Number of arrangements in which neither 2A together nor 2R are together = 1260 – 30 = 1230

Question 11.
How many distinct 5 digit numbers can be formed using the digits 3, 2, 3, 2, 4, 5.
Solution:
5 digit numbers are to be formed from 2, 3, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Case I: Numbers formed from 2, 2, 3, 4, 5 OR 2, 3, 3, 4, 5
Number of such numbers = \(\frac{5 !}{2 !}+\frac{5 !}{2 !}\) = 5! = 120
Case II: Numbers are formed from 2, 2, 3, 3 and any one of 4 or 5
Number of such numbers = \(\frac{5 !}{2 ! 2 !}+\frac{5 !}{2 ! 2 !}\) = 60
Required number of numbers = 120 + 60 = 180

Question 12.
Find the number of distinct numbers formed using the digits 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, so that odd positions are occupied by odd digits.
Solution:
A number is to be formed with digits 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 such that odd digits always occupy the odd places.
There are 4 odd digits, i.e. 3, 5, 7, 9.
∴ They can be arranged at 4 odd places among themselves in 4! = 24 ways.
There are 3 even digits, i.e. 4, 6, 8.
∴ They can be arranged at 3 even places among themselves in 3! = 6 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers formed = 24 × 6 = 144

Question 13.
How many different 6-digit numbers can be formed using digits in the number 659942? How many of them are divisible by 4?
Solution:
A 6-digit number is to be formed using digits of 659942, in which 9 repeats twice.
∴ Required number of numbers formed = \(\frac{6 !}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 360
A 6-digit number is to be formed using the same digits that are divisible by 4.
For a number to be divisible by 4, the last two digits should be divisible by 4,
i.e. 24, 52, 56, 64, 92 or 96.
Case I: When the last two digits are 24, 52, 56 or 64.
As the digit 9 repeats twice in the remaining four numbers, the number of arrangements = \(\frac{4 !}{2 !}\) = 12
∴ 6-digit numbers that are divisible by 4 so formed are 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 = 48.
Case II: When the last two digits are 92 or 96.
As each of the remaining four numbers are distinct, the number of arrangements = 4! = 24
∴ 6-digit numbers that are divisible by 4 so formed are 24 + 24 = 48.
∴ Required number of numbers framed = 48 + 48 = 96

Question 14.
Find the number of distinct words formed from letters in the word INDIAN. How many of them have the two N’s together?
Solution:
There are 6 letters in the word INDIAN in which I and N are repeated twice.
Number of different words that can be formed using the letters of the word INDIAN = \(\frac{6 !}{2 ! 2 !}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 \times 2 !}\)
= 180
When two N’s are together.
Let us consider the two N’s as one unit.
They can be arranged with 4 other letters in \(\frac{5 !}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 60 ways.
∴ 2 N can be arranged in \(\frac{2 !}{2 !}\) = 1 way.
∴ Required number of words = 60 × 1 = 60

Question 15.
Find the number of different ways of arranging letters in the word PLATOON if (a) the two O’s are never together. (b) consonants and vowels occupy alternate positions.
Solution:
There are 7 letters in the words PLATOON in which ‘O’ repeat 2 times.
(a) When the two O’s are never together.
Let us arrange the other 5 letters first, which can be done in 5! = 120 ways.
The letters P, L, A, T, N create 6 gaps, in which O’s are arranged.
Two O’s can take their places in ⁶P₂ ways.
But ‘O’ repeats 2 times.
∴ Two O’s can be arranged in \(\frac{{ }^{6} \mathrm{P}_{2}}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{6 !}{(6-2) !}}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{4 ! \times 2 \times 1}\)
= 3 × 5
= 15 ways
∴ Required number of arrangements = 120 × 15 = 1800

(b) When consonants and vowels occupy alternate positions.
There are 4 consonants and 3 vowels in the word PLATOON.
∴ At odd places, consonants occur and at even places, vowels occur.
4 consonants can be arranged among themselves in 4! ways.
3 vowels in which O occurs twice and A occurs once.
∴ They can be arranged in \(\frac{3 !}{2 !}\) ways.
Now, vowels and consonants should occupy alternate positions.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 4! × \(\frac{3 !}{2 !}\)
= 4 × 3 × 2 × \(\frac{3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 72

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.3 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.3

Question 1.
Find n, if ⁿP₆ : ⁿP₃ = 120 : 1.
Solution:
ⁿP₆ : ⁿP₃ = 120 : 1

∴ (n – 3) (n – 4) (n – 5) = 120
∴ (n – 3) (n – 4) (n – 5) = 6 × 5 × 4
Comparing on both sides, we get
n – 3 = 6
∴ n = 9

Question 2.
Find m and n, if ^(m+n)P₂ = 56 and ^(m-n)P₂ = 12.
Solution:
^(m+n)P₂ = 56

(m + n) (m + n – 1) = 56
Let m + n = t
t(t – 1) = 56
t² – t – 56 = 0
(t – 8) (t + 7) = 0
t = 8 or t = -7
m + n = 8 or m + n = -7
But m + n ≠ -7
∴ m + n = 8 ……(i)
Also, ^(m-n)P₂ = 12

(m – n) (m – n – 1) = 12
Let m – n = a
a(a – 1) = 12
a² – a – 12 = 0
(a – 4)(a + 3) = 0
a = 4 or a = -3
m – n = 4 or m – n = -3
But m – n ≠ -3
∴ m – n = 4 ……(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
2m = 12
∴ m = 6
Substituting m = 6 in (ii), we get
6 – n = 4
∴ n = 2

Question 3.
Find r, if ¹²P_r-2 : ¹¹P_r-1 = 3 : 14.
Solution:

(14 – r)(13 – r) = 8 × 7
Comparing on both sides, we get
14 – r = 8
∴ r = 6

Question 4.
Show that (n + 1) (ⁿP_r) = (n – r + 1) [⁽ⁿ⁺¹⁾P_r]
Solution:

Question 5.
How many 4 letter words can be formed using letters in the word MADHURI, if (a) letters can be repeated (b) letters cannot be repeated.
Solution:
There are 7 letters in the word MADHURI.
(a) A 4 letter word is to be formed from the letters of the word MADHURI and repetition of letters is allowed.
∴ 1st letter can be filled in 7 ways.
2nd letter can be filled in 7 ways.
3rd letter can be filled in 7 ways.
4th letter can be filled in 7 ways.
∴ Total no. of ways a 4-letter word can be formed = 7 × 7 × 7 × 7 = 2401

(b) When repetition of letters is not allowed, the number of 4-letter words formed from the letters of the word MADHURI is ⁷P₄ = \(\frac{7 !}{(7-4) !}=\frac{7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 !}{3 !}\) = 840

Question 6.
Determine the number of arrangements of letters of the word ALGORITHM if
(a) vowels are always together.
(b) no two vowels are together.
(c) consonants are at even positions.
(d) O is the first and T is the last letter.
Solution:
There are 9 letters in the word ALGORITHM.
(a) When vowels are always together.
There are 3 vowels in the word ALGORITHM (i.e., A, I, O).
Let us consider these 3 vowels as one unit.
This unit with 6 other letters is to be arranged.
∴ The number of arrangement = ⁷P₇ = 7! = 5040
3 vowels can be arranged among themselves in ³P₃ = 3! = 6 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 7! × 3!
= 5040 × 6
= 30240

(b) When no two vowels are together.
There are 6 consonants in the word ALGORITHM,
they can be arranged among themselves in ⁶P₆ = 6! = 720 ways.
Let consonants be denoted by C.
_C _C_ C _C_C_C
There are 7 places marked by ‘_’ in which 3 vowels can be arranged.
∴ Vowels can be arranged in ⁷P₃ = \(\frac{7 !}{(7-3) !}=\frac{7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{4 !}\) = 210 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 720 × 210 = 151200

(c) When consonants are at even positions.
There are 4 even places and 6 consonants in the word ALGORITHM.
∴ 6 consonants can be arranged at 4 even positions in 6P4 = \(\frac{6 !}{(6-4) !}=\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\) = 360 ways.
Remaining 5 letters (3 vowels and 2 consonants) can be arranged in odd position in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 360 × 120 = 43200

(d) When O is the first and T is the last letter.
All the letters of the word ALGORITHM are to be arranged among themselves such that arrangement begins with O and ends with T.
∴ Position of O and T are fixed.
∴ Other 7 letters can be arranged between O and T among themselves in ⁷P₇ = 7! = 5040 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 5040

Question 7.
In a group photograph, 6 teachers and principal are in the first row and 18 students are in the second row. There are 12 boys and 6 girls among the students. If the middle position is reserved for the principal and if no two girls are together, find the number of arrangements.
Solution:
In 1st row, 6 teachers can be arranged among themselves in ⁶P₆ = 6! ways.
In the 2nd row, 12 boys can be arranged among themselves in ¹²P₁₂ = 12! ways.
No two girls are together.
So, there are 13 places formed by 12 boys in which 6 girls occupy any 6 places in ¹³P₆ ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements

Question 8.
Find the number of ways so that letters of the word HISTORY can be arranged as
(a) Y and T are together
(b) Y is next to T
(c) there is no restriction
(d) begin and end with a vowel
(e) end in ST
(f) begin with S and end with T
Solution:
There are 7 letters in the word HISTORY
(a) When ‘Y’ and ‘T’ are together.
Let us consider ‘Y’ and ‘T’ as one unit.
This unit with other 5 letters are to be arranged.
∴ The number of arrangement of one unit and 5 letters = ⁶P₆ = 6! = 720
Also, ‘Y’ and ‘T’ can be arranged among themselves in ²P₂ = 2! = 2 ways.
∴ A total number of arrangements when Y and T are always together = 6! × 2!
= 120 × 2
= 1440

(b) When ‘Y’ is next to ‘T’.
Let us take this (‘Y’ next to ‘T’) as one unit.
This unit with 5 other letters is to be arranged.
∴ The number of arrangements of 5 letters and one unit = ⁶P₆ = 6! = 720
Also, ‘Y’ has to be always next to ‘T’.
∴ They can be arranged among themselves in 1 way only.
∴ Total number of arrangements possible when Y is next to T = 720 × 1 = 720

(c) When there is no restriction.
7 letters can be arranged among themselves in ⁷P₇ = 7! ways.
∴ The total number of arrangements possible if there is no restriction = 7!

(d) When begin and end with a vowel.
There are 2 vowels in the word HISTORY.
All other letters of the word HISTORY are to be arranged between 2 vowels such that the arrangement begins and ends with a vowel.
The other 5 letters can be filled between the two vowels in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
Also, 2 vowels can be arranged among themselves at first and last places in ²P₂ = 2! = 2 ways.
∴ Total number of arrangements when the word begins and ends with vowel = 120 × 2 = 240

(e) When a word ends in ST.
As the arrangement ends with ST,
the remaining 5 letters can be arranged among themselves in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
∴ Total number of arrangements when the word ends with ST = 120

(f) When a word begins with S and ends with T.
As arrangement begins with S and ends with T,
the remaining 5 letters can be arranged between S and T among themselves in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
Total number of arrangements when the word begins with S and ends with T = 120

Question 9.
Find the number of arrangements of the letters in the word SOLAPUR so that consonants and vowels are placed alternately.
Solution:
There are 4 consonants S, L, P, R, and 3 vowels A, O, U in the word SOLAPUR.
Consonants and vowels are to be alternated.
∴ Vowels must occur in even places and consonants in odd places.
∴ 3 vowels can be arranged at 3 even places in ³P₃ = 3! = 6 ways.
Also, 4 consonants can be arranged at 4 odd places in ⁴P₄ = 4! = 24 ways.
Required number of arrangements = 6 × 24 = 144

Question 10.
Find the number of 4-digit numbers that can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 if
(a) digits can be repeated.
(b) digits cannot be repeated.
Solution:
(a) A 4 digit number is to be made from the digits 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 such that digits can be repeated.
∴ Unit’s place digit can be filled in 6 ways.
10’s place digit can be filled in 6 ways.
100’s place digit can be filled in 6 ways.
1000’s place digit can be filled in 6 ways.
∴ Total number of numbers that can be formed = 6 × 6 × 6 × 6 = 1296

(b) A 4 different digit number is to be made from the digits 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 without repetition of digits.
∴ 4 different digits are to be arranged from 6 given digits which can be done in ⁶P₄ ways.
∴ Total number of numbers that can be formed
= \(\frac{6 !}{(6-4) !}\)
= \(\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 360

Question 11.
How many numbers can be formed using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 without repetition so that resulting numbers are between 100 and 1000?
Solution:
A number between 100 and 1000 that can be formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is of 3 digits, and repetition of digits is not allowed.
∴ 100’s place can be filled in 5 ways as it is a non-zero number.
10’s place digits can be filled in 5 ways.
Unit’s place digit can be filled in 4 ways.
∴ Total number of ways the number can be formed = 5 × 5 × 4 = 100

Question 12.
Find the number of 6-digit numbers using the digits 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 without repetition. How many of these numbers are (a) divisible by 5 (b) not divisible by 5
Solution:
A number of 6 different digits is to be formed from the digits 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 which can be done in ⁶P₆ = 6! = 720 ways.
(a) If the number is to be divisible by 5,
the unit’s place digit can be 5 only.
∴ it can be arranged in 1 way only.
The other 5 digits can be arranged among themselves in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers divisible by 5 = 1 × 120 = 120

(b) If the number is not divisible by 5,
unit’s place can be any digit from 3, 4, 6, 7, 8.
∴ it can be arranged in 5 ways.
Other 5 digits can be arranged in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers not divisible by 5 = 5 × 120 = 600

Question 13.
A code word is formed by two different English letters followed by two non-zero distinct digits. Find the number of such code words. Also, find the number of such code words that end with an even digit.
Solution:
There is a total of 26 alphabets.
A code word contains 2 English alphabets.
∴ 2 alphabets can be filled in ²⁶P₂
= \(\frac{26 !}{(26-2) !}\)
= \(\frac{26 \times 25 \times 24 !}{24 !}\)
= 650 ways.
Also, alphabets to be followed by two distinct non-zero digits from 1 to 9 which can be filled in
⁹P₂ = \(\frac{9 !}{(9-2) !}=\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 !}{7 !}\) = 72 ways.
∴ Total number of a code words = 650 × 72 = 46800.
To find the number of codewords end with an even integer.
2 alphabets can be filled in 650 ways.
The digit in the unit’s place should be an even number between 1 to 9, which can be filled in 4 ways.
Also, 10’s place can be filled in 8 ways.
∴ Total number of codewords = 650 × 4 × 8 = 20800

Question 14.
Find the number of ways in which 5 letters can be posted in 3 post boxes if any number of letters can be posted in a post box.
Solution:
There are 5 letters and 3 post boxes and any number of letters can be posted in all three post boxes.
∴ Each letter can be posted in 3 ways.
∴ Total number of ways 5 letters can be posted = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 243

Question 15.
Find the number of arranging 11 distinct objects taken 4 at a time so that a specified object (a) always occurs (b) never occurs
Solution:
There are 11 distinct objects and 4 are to be taken at a time.
(a) The number of permutations of n distinct objects, taken r at a time, when one particular object will always occur is \(\mathbf{r} \times{ }^{(\mathbf{n}-1)} \mathbf{P}_{(\mathbf{r}-1)}\)

∴ In 2880 permutations of 11 distinct objects, taken 4 at a time, one particular object will always occur.

(b) When one particular object will not occur, then 4 objects are to be arranged from 10 objects which can be done in ¹⁰P₄ = 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 = 5040 ways.
∴ In 5040 permutations of 11 distinct objects, taken 4 at a time, one particular object will never occur.

Question 16.
In how many ways can 5 different books be arranged on a shelf if
(i) there are no restrictions
(ii) 2 books are always together
(iii) 2 books are never together
Solution:
(i) 5 books arranged in ⁵P₅ = 5! = 120 ways.

(ii) 2 books are together.
Let us consider two books as one unit. This unit with the other 3 books can be arranged in ⁴P₄ = 4! = 24 ways.
Also, two books can be arranged among themselves in ²P₂ = 2 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 24 × 2 = 48

(iii) Say books are B₁, B₂, B₃, B₄, B₅ are to be arranged with B₁, B₂ never together.
B₃, B₄, B₅ can be arranged among themselves in ³P₃ = 3! = 6 ways.
B₃, B₄, B₅ create 4 gaps in which B₁, B₂ are arranged in ⁴P₂ = 4 × 3 = 12 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 6 × 12 = 72

Question 17.
3 boys and 3 girls are to sit in a row. How many ways can this be done if
(i) there are no restrictions.
(ii) there is a girl at each end.
(iii) boys and girls are at alternate places.
(iv) all-boys sit together.
Solution:
3 boys and 3 girls are to be arranged in a row.
(i) When there are no restrictions.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 6! = 720

(ii) When there is a girl at each end.
3 girls can be arranged at two ends in
³P₂ = \(\frac{3 !}{1 !}\) = 3 × 2 = 6 ways.
And remaining 1 girl and 3 boys can be arranged between the two girls in ⁴P₄ = 4! = 24 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 6 × 24 = 144

(iii) Boys and girls are at alternate places.
We can first arrange 3 girls among themselves in ³P₃ = 3! = 6 ways.
Let girls be denoted by G.
G – G – G –
There are 3 places marked by ‘-’ where 3 boys can be arranged in 3! = 6 ways.
∴ Total number of such arrangements = 6 × 6 = 36
OR
Similarly, we can first arrange 3 boys in 3! = 6 ways
and then arrange 3 girls alternately in 3! = 6 ways.
∴ Total number of such arrangements = 6 × 6 = 36
∴ Required number of arrangements = 36 + 36 = 72

(iv) All boys sit together.
Let us consider all boys as one group.
This one group with the other 3 girls can be arranged ⁴P₄ = 4! = 24 ways.
Also, 3 boys can be arranged among themselves in ³P₃ = 3! = 6 ways.
∴ Required number of arrangements = 24 × 6 = 144

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.2 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 3 Permutations and Combination Ex 3.2

Question 1.
Evaluate:
(i) 8!
Solution:
8!
= 8 × 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
= 40320

(ii) 10!
Solution:
10!
= 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
= 3628800

(iii) 10! – 6!
Solution:
10! – 6!
= 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 × 6! – 6!
= 6! (10 × 9 × 8 × 7 – 1)
= 6! (5040 – 1)
= 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 × 5039
= 3628080

(iv) (10 – 6)!
Solution:
(10 – 6)!
= 4!
= 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
= 24

Question 2.
Compute:
(i) \(\frac{12 !}{6 !}\)
Solution:
\(\frac{12 !}{6 !}=\frac{12 \times 11 \times 10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 !}{6 !}\)
= 12 × 11 × 10 × 9 × 8 × 7
= 665280

(ii) \(\left(\frac{12}{6}\right) !\)
Solution:
\(\left(\frac{12}{6}\right) !\)
= 2!
= 2 × 1
= 2

(iii) (3 × 2)!
Solution:
(3 × 2)!
= 6!
= 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1
= 720

(iv) 3! × 2!
Solution:
3! × 2!
= 3 × 2 × 1 × 2 × 1
= 12

(v) \(\frac{9 !}{3 ! 6 !}\)
Solution:
\(\frac{9 !}{3 ! 6 !}=\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 !}{(3 \times 2 \times 1) \times 6 !}=84\)

(vi) \(\frac{6 !-4 !}{4 !}\)
Solution:
\(\frac{6 !-4 !}{4 !}=\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4 !-4 !}{4 !}=\frac{4 !(6 \times 5-1)}{4 !}=29\)

(vii) \(\frac{8 !}{6 !-4 !}\)
Solution:
\(\frac{8 !}{6 !-4 !}=\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{6 \times 5 \times 4 !-4 !}\)
= \(\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{4 !(6 \times 5-1)}\)
= \(\frac{1680}{29}\)
= 57.93

(viii) \(\frac{8 !}{(6-4) !}\)
Solution:
\(\frac{8 !}{(6-4) !}=\frac{8 !}{2 !}\)
= \(\frac{8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 !}{2 !}\)
= 20160

Question 3.
Write in terms of factorials
(i) 5 × 6 × 7 × 8 × 9 × 10
Solution:
5 × 6 × 7 × 8 × 9 × 10 = 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 × 6 × 5
Multiplying and dividing by 4!, we get
= \(\frac{10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 !}{4 !}\)
= \(\frac{10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{4 !}\)
= \(\frac{10 !}{4 !}\)

(ii) 3 × 6 × 9 × 12 × 15
Solution:
3 × 6 × 9 × 12 × 15
= 3 × (3 × 2) × (3 × 3) × (3 × 4) × (3 × 5)
= (3⁵) (5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1)
= 3⁵ (5!)

(iii) 6 × 7 × 8 × 9
Solution:
6 × 7 × 8 × 9 = 9 × 8 × 7 × 6
Multiplying and dividing by 5!, we get
= \(\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 !}{5 !}\)
= \(\frac{9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1}{5 !}\)
= \(\frac{9 !}{5 !}\)

(iv) 5 × 10 × 15 × 20
Solution:
5 × 10 × 15 × 20
= (5 × 1) × (5 × 2) × (5 × 3) × (5 × 4)
= (5⁴) (4 × 3 × 2 × 1)
= (5⁴) (4!)

Question 4.
Evaluate: \(\frac{n !}{r !(n-r) !}\) for
(i) n = 8, r = 6
(ii) n = 12, r = 12
(iii) n = 15, r = 10
(iv) n = 15, r = 8
Solution:

Question 5.
Find n, if
(i) \(\frac{n}{8 !}=\frac{3}{6 !}+\frac{1 !}{4 !}\)
Solution:

(ii) \(\frac{n}{6 !}=\frac{4}{8 !}+\frac{3}{6 !}\)
Solution:

(iii) \(\frac{1 !}{n !}=\frac{1 !}{4 !}-\frac{4}{5 !}\)
Solution:

(iv) (n + 1)! = 42 × (n -1)!
Solution:
(n + 1)! = 42(n – 1)!
∴ (n + 1) n (n – 1)! = 42(n – 1)!
∴ n² + n = 42
∴ n² + n – 42 = 0
∴ (n + 7)(n – 6) = 0
∴ n = -7 or n = 6
But n ≠ -7 as n ∈ N
∴ n = 6

(v) (n + 3)! = 110 × (n + 1)!
Solution:
(n + 3)! = (110) (n + 1)!
∴ (n + 3)(n + 2)(n + 1)! = 110(n + 1)!
∴ (n + 3) (n + 2) = (11) (10)
Comparing on both sides, we get
n + 3 = 11
∴ n = 8

Question 6.
Find n, if:
(i) \(\frac{(17-n) !}{(14-n) !}=5 !\)
Solution:

∴ (17 – n) (16 – n) (15 – n) = 6 × 5 × 4
Comparing on both sides, we get
17 – n = 6
∴ n = 11

(ii) \(\frac{(15-n) !}{(13-n) !}=12\)
Solution:
\(\frac{(15-n) !}{(13-n) !}=12\)
∴ \(\frac{(15-n)(14-n)(13-n) !}{(13-n) !}=12\)
∴ (15 – n) (14 – n) = 4 × 3
Comparing on both sides, we get
∴ 15 – n = 4
∴ n = 11

(iii) \(\frac{n !}{3 !(n-3) !}: \frac{n !}{5 !(n-5) !}=5: 3\)
Solution:

∴ 12 = (n – 3)(n – 4)
(n – 3)(n – 4) = 4 × 3
Comparing on both sides, we get
n – 3 = 4
∴ n = 7

(iv) \(\frac{n !}{3 !(n-3) !}: \frac{n !}{5 !(n-7) !}=1: 6\)
Solution:

∴ 120 = (n – 3)(n – 4) (n – 5)(n – 6)
∴ (n – 3)(n – 4) (n – 5)(n – 6) = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2
Comparing on both sides, we get
n – 3 = 5
∴ n = 8

(v) \(\frac{(2 n) !}{7 !(2 n-7) !}: \frac{n !}{4 !(n-4) !}=24: 1\)
Solution:


(2n – 1)(2n – 3)(2n – 5) = \(\frac{24 \times 7 \times 6 \times 5}{16}\)
∴ (2n – 1)(2n – 3)(2n – 5) = 9 × 7 × 5
Comparing on both sides. We get
∴ 2n – 1 = 9
∴ n = 5

Question 7.
Show that \(\frac{n !}{r !(n-r) !}+\frac{n !}{(r-1) !(n-r+1) !}=\frac{(n+1) !}{r !(n-r+1) !}\)
Solution:

Question 8.
Show that \(\frac{9 !}{3 ! 6 !}+\frac{9 !}{4 ! 5 !}=\frac{10 !}{4 ! 6 !}\)
Solution:

Question 9.
Show that \(\frac{(2 n) !}{n !}\) = 2n (2n – 1)(2n – 3)…5.3.1
Solution:

Question 10.
Simplify
(i) \(\frac{(2 n+2) !}{(2 n) !}\)
Solution:

(ii) \(\frac{(n+3) !}{\left(n^{2}-4\right)(n+1) !}\)
Solution:

(iii) \(\frac{1}{n !}-\frac{1}{(n-1) !}-\frac{1}{(n-2) !}\)
Solution:

(iv) n[n! + (n – 1)!] + n²(n – 1)! + (n + 1)!
Solution:

(v) \(\frac{n+2}{n !}-\frac{3 n+1}{(n+1) !}\)
Solution:

(vi) \(\frac{1}{(n-1) !}+\frac{1-n}{(n+1) !}\)
Solution:

(vii) \(\frac{1}{n !}-\frac{3}{(n+1) !}-\frac{n^{2}-4}{(n+2) !}\)
Solution:

(viii) \(\frac{n^{2}-9}{(n+3) !}+\frac{6}{(n+2) !}-\frac{1}{(n+1) !}\)
Solution:

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Maths Solutions Pdf Chapter 9 Probability Ex 9.4 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 9 Probability Ex 9.4

Question 1.
There are three bags, each containing 100 marbles. Bag 1 has 75 red and 25 blue marbles. Bag 2 has 60 red and 40 blue marbles and Bag 3 has 45 red and 55 blue marbles. One of the bags is chosen at random and marble is picked from the chosen bag. What is the probability that the chosen marble is red?
Solution:
Let event R: Chosen marble is red.
Let event B_i: ith bag is chosen.
∴ P(B_i) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
If Bag 1 is chosen, it has 75 red and 25 blue marbles.
∴ Probability that the chosen marble is red under the condition that it is from Bag 1 = P(R/B₁)
= \(\frac{{ }^{75} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{100} \mathrm{C}_{1}}\)
= \(\frac{75}{100}\)
= 0.75
Similarly we get,
P(R/B₂) = \(\frac{60}{100}\) = 0.60
P(R/B₃) = \(\frac{45}{100}\) = 0.45
∴ Required probability
P(R) = P(B₁) P(R/B₁) + P(B₂) P(R/B₂) + P(B₃) P(R/B₃)
= \(\frac{1}{3}\)(0.75) + \(\frac{1}{3}\)(0.60) + \(\frac{1}{3}\)(0.45)
= \(\frac{1}{3}\)(1.8)
= 0.60

Question 2.
A box contains 2 blue and 3 pink balls and another box contains 4 blue and 5 pink balls. One ball is drawn at random from one of the two boxes and it is found to be pink. Find the probability that it was drawn from
(i) first box
(ii) second box
Solution:
Let event A₁: The ball is drawn from 1st box and
event A₂: The ball is drawn from the 2nd box.
∴ P(A₁) = \(\frac{1}{2}\), P(A₂) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Let event B: The ball drawn is pink.
There are 5 balls in the 1st box, of which 3 are pink.
∴ P(B/A₁) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
There are 9 balls in the 2nd box, of which 5 are pink.
∴ P(B/A₂) = \(\frac{5}{9}\)
(i) By Bayes’ theorem,
the probability that a pink ball is drawn from the first box, is given by

(ii) By Bayes’ theorem,
the probability that a pink ball is drawn from the second box, is given by

Question 3.
There is a working women’s hostel in a town, where 75% are from neighbouring town. The rest all are from the same town. 48% of women who hail from the same town are graduates and 83% of the women who have come from the neighbouring town are also graduates. Find the probability that a woman selected at random is a graduate from the same town.
Solution:
Let the total number of women be 100.
∴ n(S) = 100
Let event N: Women are from neighbouring town,
event W: Women are from same town and
event G: Women are graduates.
Number of women from neighbouring town,
n(N) = 75
Number of women from same town,
n(W) = 25
∴ P(N) = \(\frac{n(N)}{n(S)}=\frac{75}{100}\) and
P(W) = \(\frac{n(W)}{n(S)}=\frac{25}{100}\)
P(G/N), P(G/W) represent probabilities that woman is graduate given that she is from neighbouring town or same town respectively.
∴ P(G/N) = \(\frac{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{G} / \mathrm{N})}{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{S})}=\frac{83}{100}\) and
P(G/W) = \(\frac{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{G} / \mathrm{W})}{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{S})}=\frac{48}{100}\)
By Bayes’ theorem, the probability that a women selected at random is a graduate from the same town, is given by

Question 4.
If E₁ and E₂ are equally likely, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events and P(A/E₁) = 0.2, P(A/E₂) = 0.3. Find P(E₁/A).
Solution:
E₁ and E₂ are equally likely, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events.
∴ P(E₁) = P(E₂) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Question 5.
Jar I contains 5 white and 7 black balls. Jar II contains 3 white and 12 black balls. A fair coin is flipped; if it is Head, a ball is drawn from Jar I, and if it is Tail, a ball is drawn from Jar II. Suppose that this experiment is done and a white ball was drawn. What is the probability that this ball was in fact taken from Jar II?
Solution:
Let event J₁: Ball drawn from jar I,
event J₂: Ball drawn from jar II.
P(J₁) = P(head) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
P(J₂) = P(tail) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Let event W: Ball drawn is white.
In Jar I, there are total 12 balls, out of which 5 balls are white.
∴ Probability that the ball drawn is white under the condtion that it is drawn from Jar I.
P(W/J₁) = \(\frac{{ }^{5} C_{1}}{{ }^{12} C_{1}}=\frac{5}{12}\)
Similarly, P(W/J₂) = \(\frac{{ }^{3} C_{1}}{{ }^{15} C_{1}}=\frac{3}{15}=\frac{1}{5}\)
Required probability = P(J₂/W)
By Bayes’ theorem,

Question 6.
A diagnostic test has a probability 0.95 of giving a positive result when applied to a person suffering from a certain disease, and a probability 0.10 of giving a (false) positive result when applied to a non-sufferer. It is estimated that 0.5% of the population are sufferers. Suppose that the test is now administered to a person about whom we have no relevant information relating to the disease (apart from the fact that he/she comes from this population). Calculate the probability that:
(i) given a positive result, the person is a sufferer.
(ii) given a negative result, the person is a non-sufferer.
Solution:
Let event T: Test positive
event S: Sufferer
P(S) = \(\frac{0.5}{100}\) = 0.005
∴ P(S’) = 1 – P(S) = 1 – 0.005 = 0.995
Since a probability of getting a positive result when applied to a person suffering from a disease is 0.95 and probability of getting positive result when applied to a non sufferer is 0.10.
∴ P(T/S) = 0.95 and P(T/S’) = 0.10
∴ P(T) = P(S) P(T/S) + P(S’) P(T/S’)
= 0.005 × 0.95 + 0.995 × 0.10
= 0.10425
∴ P(T’) = 1 – P(T) = 1 – 0.10425 = 0.8958
(i) Required probability = P(S/T)
By Bayes’ theorem,

(ii) P(T’/S’) = 1 – 0.1 = 0.9
Required probability = P(S’/T’)
By Bayes’ theorem

Question 7.
A doctor is called to see a sick child. The doctor has prior information that 80% of the sick children in that area have the flu, while the other 20% are sick with measles. Assume that there is no other disease in that area. A well-known symptom of measles is rash. From the past records, it is known that, chances of having rashes given that sick child is suffering from measles is 0.95. However occasionally children with flu also develop rash, whose chance are 0.08. Upon examining the child, the doctor finds a rash. What is the probability that child is suffering from measles?
Solution:
Let the total number of sick children be 100.
∴ n(S) = 100.
Let event A: The child is sick with flu,
event B: The child is sick with measles,
event C: The child is sick with rash.
∴ n(A) = 80 and n(B) = 20
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}=\frac{80}{100}=\frac{4}{5}\)
P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{20}{100}=\frac{1}{5}\)
Since the chances of having rashes, if the child is suffering from measles is 0.95 and the chances of having rashes if the child has flu is 0.08,
P(C/B) = 0.95 = \(\frac{95}{100}\) and
P(C/A) = 0.08 = \(\frac{8}{100}\)
Required probability = P(B/C)
By Bayes’ theorem,

Question 8.
2% of the population have a certain blood disease of a serious form: 10% have it in a mild form; and 88% don’t have it at all. A new blood test is developed; the probability of testing positive is \(\frac{9}{10}\) if the subject has the
serious form, \(\frac{6}{10}\) if the subject has the mild form, and \(\frac{1}{10}\) if the subject doesn’t have the disease. A subject is tested positive. What is the probability that the subject has serious form of the disease?
Solution:
Let event A₁: Disease in serious form,
event A₂: Disease in mild form,
event A₃: Subject does not have disease,
event B: Subject tests positive.
P(A₁) = 0.02, P(A₂) = 0.1, P(A₃) = 0.88
The probability of testing positive is \(\frac{9}{10}\) if the subject has the serious form, \(\frac{6}{10}\) if the subject has the mild form, and \(\frac{1}{10}\) if the subject doesn’t have the disease.
∴ P(B/A₁) = 0.9, P(B/A₂) = 0.6, P(B/A₃) = 0.1
P(B) = P(A₁) P(B/A₁) + P(A₂) P(B/A₂) + P(A₃) P(B/A₃)
= 0.02 × 0.9 + 0.1 × 0.6 + 0.88 × 0.1
= 0.166
Required probability = P(A₁/B)
By Baye’s theorem

Question 9.
A box contains three coins: two fair coins and one fake two-headed coin. A coin is picked randomly from the box and tossed.
(i) What is the probability that it lands head up?
(ii) If happens to be head, what is the probability that it is the two-headed coin?
Solution:
Let event A: Fair coin is tossed,
event B: Fake coin is tossed
and event H: Head occur.
Clearly, a fair coin has one head.
∴ Probability that head occur under the condition that the fair coin is tossed = P(H/A) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Fake coin has two heads.
∴ Probability that head occur under the condition that the fake coin is tossed = P(H/B) = 1
n(A) = 2, n(B) = 1, n(S) = 3
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}=\frac{2}{3}\)
P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{1}{3}\)
(i) Required probability
P(H) = P(A) P(H/A) + P(B) P(H/B)
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3} \times 1\)
= \(\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}\)
= \(\frac{2}{3}\)

(ii) Required probability = P(B/H)
By Baye’s theorem

Question 10.
There are three social media groups on a mobile: Group I, Group II and Group III. The probabilities that Group I, Group II and Group III sending the messages on sports are \(\frac{2}{5}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{2}{3}\) respectively. The probability of opening the messages by Group I, Group II and Group III are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{4}\) respectively. Randomly one of the messages is opened and found a message on sports. What is the probability that the message was from Group III.
Solution:
Let event A: Message sent on sports by group I,
event B: Message sent on sports by group II,
event C: Message sent on sports by group III,
event E: Message is opened.
Given that the probabilities that Group I, Group II and Group III sending the messages on sports are \(\frac{2}{5}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{2}{3}\) respectively and the probability of opening the messages by Group I, Group II and Group III are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{4}\) respectively.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
P(B) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
P(C) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
P(E/A) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
P(E/B) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
P(E/C) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Required probability = P(C/E)
By Baye’s theorem

Question 11.
Mr. X goes to office by Auto, Car and train. The probabilities of him travelling by these modes are \(\frac{2}{7}\), \(\frac{3}{7}\), \(\frac{2}{7}\) respectively. The chances of him being late to the office are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{4}\) respectively by Auto, Car and train. On one particular day he was late to the office. Find the probability that he travelled by car.
Solution:
Let A, C and T be the events that Mr. X goes to office by Auto, Car and Train respectively.
Let L be event that he is late.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Maths Solutions Pdf Chapter 9 Probability Ex 9.3 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 9 Probability Ex 9.3

Question 1.
A bag contains 3 red marbles and 4 blue marbles. Two marbles are drawn at random without replacement. If the first marble drawn is red, what is the probability that the second marble is blue?
Solution:
Total number of marbles = 3 + 4 = 7
Let event A: The first marble drawn is red.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{7} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{3}{7}\)
Let event B: The second marble drawn is blue.
Since the first red marble is not replaced in the bag, we now have 6 marbles out of which 4 are blue.
∴ Probability that the second marble is blue under the condition that the first red marble is not replaced in the bag = P(B/A) = \(\frac{{ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{6} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{4}{6}=\frac{2}{3}\)
∴ Required probability = P(A ∩ B) = P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{7}\)
= \(\frac{2}{7}\)

Alternate Method:
Total number of marbles = 3 + 4 = 7
Two marbles are drawn at random without replacement.
∴ n(S) = \({ }^{7} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{6} \mathrm{C}_{1}\) = 7 × 6 = 42
Let event A: The first marble is red and second marble is blue.
First red marble can be drawn from 3 red marbles in \({ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1}\) ways and second blue marble can be drawn from 4 blue marbles in \({ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}\) ways.
∴ n(A) = \({ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}\) = 3 × 4 = 12
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}=\frac{12}{42}=\frac{2}{7}\)

Question 2.
A box contains 5 green pencils and 7 yellow pencils. Two pencils are chosen at random from the box without replacement. What is the probability that both are yellow?
Solution:
Total number of pencils = 5 + 7 = 12
Let event A: The first pencil chosen is yellow.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{7} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{12} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{7}{12}\)
Let event B: The second pencil chosen is yellow.
Since the first yellow pencil is not replaced in the box, we now have 11 pencils, out of which 6 are yellow.
∴ Probability that the second pencil is yellow under the condition that the first yellow pencil is not replaced in the box = P(B/A)
= \(\frac{{ }^{6} C_{1}}{{ }^{11} C_{1}}\)
= \(\frac{6}{11}\)
Required probability = P(A ∩ B)
= P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{6}{11} \times \frac{7}{12}\)
= \(\frac{7}{22}\)

Question 3.
In a sample of 40 vehicles, 18 are red, 6 are trucks, of which 2 are red. Suppose that a randomly selected vehicle is red. What is the probability it is a truck?
Solution:
One vehicle is selected from 40 vehicles.
Let event A: The selected vehicle is red.
There are total of 18 red vehicles.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{18} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{40} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{18}{40}=\frac{9}{20}\)
Let event B: The selected vehicle is a truck.
There are total of 6 trucks.
Since 2 trucks are red, they are common between A and B.
∴ P(A ∩ B) = \(\frac{{ }^{2} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{40} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{2}{40}=\frac{1}{20}\)
∴ Probability that the selected vehicle is a truck under the condition that it is red = P(B/A)
= \(\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{20}}{\frac{9}{20}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{9}\)

Question 4.
From a pack of well-shuffled cards, two cards are drawn at random. Find the probability that both the cards are diamonds when
(i) the first card drawn is kept aside.
(ii) the first card drawn is replaced in the pack.
Solution:
In a pack of 52 cards, there are 13 diamond cards.
Let event A: The first card drawn is a diamond card.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{13} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{52} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{13}{52}=\frac{1}{4}\)
(i) Let event B: The second card drawn is a diamond card.
Since the first diamond card is kept aside, we now have 51 cards, out of which 12 are diamond cards.
Probability that the second card is a diamond card under the condition that the first diamond card is kept aside in the pack = P(B/A) = \(\frac{{ }^{12} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{51} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{12}{51}=\frac{4}{17}\)
∴ Required probability = P(A ∩ B)
= P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{4}{17}\)
= \(\frac{1}{17}\)

(ii) Let event B: The second card drawn is a diamond card.
Since the first diamond card is replaced in the pack, we now again have 52 cards, out of which 13 are diamond cards.
∴ Probability that the second card is a diamond card under the condition that the first diamond card is replaced in the pack = P(B/A) = \(\frac{{ }^{13} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{52} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{13}{52}=\frac{1}{4}\)
Required probability = P(A ∩ B)
= P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{16}\)

Question 5.
A, B, and C try to hit a target simultaneously but independently. Their respective probabilities of hitting the target are \(\frac{3}{4}\), \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{5}{8}\). Find the probability that the target
(a) is hit exactly by one of them.
(b) is not hit by any one of them.
(c) is hit.
(d) is exactly hit by two of them.
Solution:
Let event A: A can hit the target,
event B: B can hit the target,
event C: C can hit the target.

Since A, B, C are independent events,
A’, B’, C’ are also independent events.
(a) Let event W: Target is hit exactly by one of them.

(b) Let event X: Target is not hit by any one of them.
∴ P(X) = P(A’ ∩ B’ ∩ C’)
= P(A’) P(B’) P(C’)
= \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{3}{64}\)

(c) Let event Y: Target is hit.
∴ P(Y) = 1 – P(target is not hit by any one of them)
= 1 – \(\frac{3}{64}\)
= \(\frac{61}{64}\)

(d) Let event Z: Target is hit by exactly two of them.

Question 6.
The probability that a student X solves a problem in dynamics is \(\frac{2}{5}\) and the probability that student Y solves the same problem is \(\frac{1}{4}\). What is the probability that
(i) the problem is not solved?
(ii) the problem is solved?
(iii) the problem is solved exactly by one of them?
Solution:
Let event A: Student X solves the problem in dynamics,
event B: Student Y solves the problem in dynamics.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{2}{5}\), P(B) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ P(A’) = 1 – P(A) = 1 – \(\frac{2}{5}\) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
P(B’) = 1 – P(B) = 1 – \(\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Since A and B are independent events,
A’ and B’ are also independent events.
(i) Let event C: Problem is not solved.
∴ P(C) = P(A’ ∩ B’)
= P(A’) . P(B’)
= \(\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
= \(\frac{9}{20}\)

(ii) Let event D: Problem is solved.
Problem can be solved if at least one of the two students solves the problem.
∴ P(D) = P(at least one student solves the problem)
= 1 – P(no student solves the problem)
= 1 – P(A’ ∩ B’)
= 1 – P(A’) P(B’)
= 1 – \(\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
= 1 – \(\frac{9}{20}\)
= \(\frac{11}{20}\)

(iii) Let event E: The problem is solved exactly by one of them.
∴ P(E) = P(A’ ∩ B) ∪ P(A ∩ B’)
= P(A’) . P(B) + P(A) . P(B’)
= \(\left(\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{3}{4}\right)\)
= \(\frac{3}{20}+\frac{6}{20}\)
= \(\frac{9}{20}\)

Question 7.
A speaks truth in 80% of the cases and B speaks truth in 60% of the cases. Find the probability that they contradict each other in narrating an incident.
Solution:
Let event A : A speaks the truth,
event B : B speaks the truth.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{80}{100}=\frac{4}{5}\)
and P(B) = \(\frac{60}{100}=\frac{3}{5}\)
P(A’) = 1 – P(A) = 1 – \(\frac{4}{5}\) = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
and P(B’) = 1 – P(B) = 1 – \(\frac{3}{5}\) = \(\frac{2}{5}\)
∴ P(A and B contradict each other) = P(A speaks the truth and B lies) + P (A lies and B speaks the truth)
= P(A ∩ B’) + P(A’ ∩ B)
= P(A) P(B’) + P(A’) P(B)
= \(\left(\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{2}{5}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{5} \times \frac{3}{5}\right)\)
= \(\frac{8}{25}+\frac{3}{25}\)
= \(\frac{11}{25}\)

Question 8.
Two hundred patients who had either Eye surgery or Throat surgery were asked whether they were satisfied or unsatisfied regarding the result of their surgery. The following table summarizes their response.

If one person from the 200 patients is selected at random, determine the probability
(a) that the person was satisfied given that the person had Throat surgery.
(b) that person was unsatisfied given that the person had eye surgery.
(c) the person had Throat surgery given that the person was unsatisfied.
Solution:
(a) Let event A: The patient was satisfied,
event B: The patient had throat surgery.
Given, n(S) = 200
n(A ∩ B) = 70
∴ P(A ∩ B) = \(\frac{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})}{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{S})}=\frac{70}{200}\)
n(B) = 95
∴ P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{95}{200}\)
∴ Required probability = P(A / B)
= \(\frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}\)
= \(\frac{\left(\frac{70}{200}\right)}{\left(\frac{95}{200}\right)}\)
= \(\frac{70}{95}\)
= \(\frac{14}{19}\)

Check:
Reduce the sample space to the set of throat patients only.
n(S) = 95
Let E : Patient had satisfactory throat surgery.
n(E) = 70
∴ P(E) = \(\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}=\frac{70}{95}=\frac{14}{19}\)

(b) Let event C : The patient was unsatisfied,
event D : The patient had a eye surgery.
Given, n(S) = 200
n(C ∩ D) = 15
∴ P(C ∩ D) = \(\frac{n(C \cap D)}{n(S)}=\frac{15}{200}\)
n(D) = 105
∴ P(D) = \(\frac{105}{200}\)
Required probability = P(C / D)
= \(\frac{P(C \cap D)}{P(D)}\)
= \(\frac{\left(\frac{15}{200}\right)}{\left(\frac{105}{200}\right)}\)
= \(\frac{1}{7}\)

(c) Let event F : The patient had a throat surgery,
event G : The patient was unsatisfied.
Given, n(S) = 200
n(F ∩ G) = 25
∴ P(F ∩ G) = \(\frac{n(F \cap G)}{n(S)}=\frac{25}{200}\)
n(G) = 40
∴ P(G) = \(\frac{n(G)}{n(S)}=\frac{40}{200}\)
∴ Required probability = P(F / G)
= \(\frac{P(F \cap G)}{P(G)}\)
= \(\frac{\left(\frac{25}{200}\right)}{\left(\frac{40}{200}\right)}\)
= \(\frac{5}{8}\)

Question 9.
Two dice are thrown together. Let A be the event ‘getting 6 on the first die’ and B be the event ‘getting 2 on the second die’. Are events A and B independent?
Solution:
When two dice are thrown, the sample space is
S = {(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6), (2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6), (4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6), (5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6), (6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)}
∴ n(S) = 36
Let event A: Getting 6 on the first die.
∴ A = {(6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)}
∴ n(A) = 6
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}=\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6}\)
Let event B : Gettting 2 on the second die.
∴ B = {(1, 2), (2, 2), (3, 2), (4, 2), (5, 2), (6, 2)}
∴ n(B) = 6
∴ P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6}\)
Now, A ∩ B = {(6, 2)}
∴ n(A ∩ B) = 1
∴ P(A ∩ B) = \(\frac{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})}{\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{S})}=\frac{1}{36}\) …..(i)
P(A) × P(B) = \(\frac{1}{6} \times \frac{1}{6}=\frac{1}{36}\) ……..(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B)
∴ A and B are independent events.

Question 10.
The probability that a man who is 45 years old will be alive till he becomes 70 is \(\frac{5}{12}\). The probability that his wife who is 40 years old will be alive till she becomes 65 is \(\frac{3}{8}\). What is the probability that, 25 years hence,
(a) the couple will be alive?
(b) exactly one of them will be alive?
(c) none of them will be alive?
(d) at least one of them will be alive?
Solution:
Let event A: The man will be alive till 70.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{5}{12}\)
Let event B: The wife will be alive till 65.
∴ P(B) = \(\frac{3}{8}\)
∴ P(A’) = 1 – P(A) = 1 – \(\frac{5}{12}\) = \(\frac{7}{12}\)
P(B’) = 1 – P(B) = 1 – \(\frac{3}{8}\) = \(\frac{5}{8}\)
Since A and B are independent events,
A’ and B’ are also independent events.
(a) Let event C : Both man and his wife will be alive.
∴ P(C) = P(A ∩ B) = P(A) . P(B)
= \(\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{5}{32}\)

(b) Let event D: Exactly one of them will be alive.
∴ P(D) = P(A’ ∩ B) + P(A ∩ B’)
= P(A’) . P(B) + P(A) . P(B’)
= \(\left(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{3}{8}\right)+\left(\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{5}{8}\right)\)
= \(\frac{21}{96}+\frac{25}{96}\)
= \(\frac{23}{48}\)

(c) Let event E: None of them will be alive.
∴ P(E) = P(A’ ∩ B’) = P(A’) . P(B’)
= \(\frac{7}{12} \times \frac{5}{8}\)
= \(\frac{35}{96}\)

(d) Let event F: At least one of them will be alive.
∴ P(F) = 1 – P(none of them will be alive)
= 1 – \(\frac{35}{96}\)
= \(\frac{61}{96}\)

Question 11.
A box contains 10 red balls and 15 green balls. Two balls are drawn in succession without replacement. What is the probability that,
(a) the first is red and the second is green?
(b) one is red and the other is green?
Solution:
Total number of balls = 10 + 15 = 25
(a) Let event A: First ball drawn is red.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{25} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{10}{25}=\frac{2}{5}\)
Let event B: Second ball drawn is green.
Since the first red ball is not replaced in the box, we now have 24 balls, out of which 15 are green.
∴ Probability that the second ball is green under the condition that the first red ball is not replaced in the box = P(B/A) = \(\frac{{ }^{15} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{24} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{15}{24}=\frac{5}{8}\)
∴ Required probability = P(A ∩ B) = P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{8}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)

(b) To find the probability that one ball is red and the other is green, there are two possibilities:
First ball is red and second ball is green.
OR
The first ball is the green and the second ball is red.
From above, we get
P(First ball is red and second ball is green) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Similarly,
P(First ball is green and second ball is red) = \(\frac{{ }^{15} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{25} \mathrm{C}_{1}} \times \frac{{ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{24} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{15}{25} \times \frac{10}{24}=\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ Required probability = P(First ball is red and second ball is green) + P(First ball is green and second ball is red)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Question 12.
A bag contains 3 yellow and 5 brown balls. Another bag contains 4 yellow and 6 brown balls. If one ball is drawn from each bag, what is the probability that,
(a) both the balls are of the same colour?
(b) the balls are of a different colours?
Solution:
(a) Let event A: A yellow ball is drawn from each bag.
Probability of drawing one yellow ball from total 8 balls of first bag and that of drawing one yellow ball out of total 10 balls of second bag is
P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{8} \mathrm{C}_{1}} \times \frac{{ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{1}}\) = \(\frac{3}{8} \times \frac{4}{10}=\frac{3}{20}\)
Let event B: A brown ball is drawn from each bag.
Probability of drawing one brown ball out of total 8 balls of first bag and that of drawing one brown ball out of total 10 balls of second bag is
P(B) = \(\frac{{ }^{5} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{8} \mathrm{C}_{1}} \times \frac{{ }^{6} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{10} \mathrm{C}_{1}}\) = \(\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{6}{10}=\frac{3}{8}\)
Since both the events are mutually exclusive events,
P(A ∩ B) = 0
∴ P(both the balls are of the same colour) = P(both are of yellow colour) or P(both are of brown colour)
= P(A) + P(B)
= \(\frac{3}{20}+\frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{21}{40}\)

(b) P(both the balls are of different colour) = 1 – P(both the balls are of the same colour)
= 1 – \(\frac{21}{40}\)
= \(\frac{19}{40}\)

Question 13.
An urn contains 4 black, 5 white, and 6 red balls. Two balls are drawn one after the other without replacement. What is the probability that at least one of them is black?
Solution:
Total number of balls in the um = 4 + 5 + 6 = 15
Two balls are drawn from 15 balls without replacement.
∴ n(S) = \({ }^{15} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{14} \mathrm{C}_{1}\) = 15 × 14 = 210
Let event A: At least one ball is black.
i.e., the first ball is black, and the second ball is non-black or the first ball is non-black and the second ball is black, or both the first and second balls are black.
∴ n(A) = \({ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{11} \mathrm{C}_{1}+{ }^{11} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1}+{ }^{4} \mathrm{C}_{1} \times{ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1}\)
= 4 × 11 + 11 × 4 + 4 × 3
= 100
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}\) = \(\frac{100}{210}=\frac{10}{21}\)

Check:
Required probability = 1 – P(no black ball in two balls)
= 1 – \(\frac{{ }^{11} C_{2}}{{ }^{15} C_{2}}=1-\frac{11 \times 10}{15 \times 14}=1-\frac{11}{21}=\frac{10}{21}\)

Question 14.
Three fair coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting three heads given that at least two coins show heads?
Solution:
When three fair coins are tossed, the sample space is
S = {HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}
∴ n(S) = 8
Let event A: Getting three heads.
∴ A = {HHH}
Let event B: Getting at least two heads.
∴ B = {HHT, HTH, THH, HHH}
∴ n(B) = 4
∴ P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{4}{8}\)
Now, A ∩ B = {HHH}
∴ n(A ∩ B) = 1
∴ P(A ∩ B) = \(\frac{n(A \cap B)}{n(S)}=\frac{1}{8}\)
∴ Probability of getting three heads, given that at least two coins show heads, is given by
P(A/B) = \(\frac{\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B})}{\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{B})}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{8}}{\frac{4}{8}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)

Question 15.
Two cards are drawn one after the other from a pack of 52 cards without replacement. What is the probability that both the cards are drawn are face cards?
Solution:
In a pack of52 cards, there are 12 face cards.
Let event A: The first card drawn is a face card.
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{{ }^{12} C_{1}}{{ }^{52} C_{1}}=\frac{12}{52}=\frac{3}{13}\)
Let event B: The second card drawn is a face card.
Since the first card is not replaced in the pack, we now have 51 cards, out of which 11 are face cards.
∴ Probability that the second card is a face card under the condition that the first card is not replaced in the pack = P(B/A) = \(\frac{{ }^{11} C_{1}}{{ }^{51} C_{1}}=\frac{11}{51}\)
∴ Required probability = P(A ∩ B) = P(B/A) . P(A)
= \(\frac{11}{51} \times \frac{3}{13}\)
= \(\frac{11}{221}\)

Question 16.
Bag A contains 3 red and 2 white balls and bag B contains 2 red and 5 white balls. A bag is selected at random, a ball is drawn and put into the other bag, and then a ball is drawn from that bag. Find the probability that both the balls are drawn are of the same colour.
Solution:
Let event C₁: The first ball drawn is red and from bag A,
event D₁: The first ball drawn is white and from bag A,
event E₁: The first ball drawn is red and from bag B,
event F₁: The first ball drawn is white and from bag B,
event C₂: Second ball drawn is red and from bag B,
event D₂: Second ball drawn is white and from bag B,
event E₂: Second ball drawn is red and from bag A,
event F₂: Second ball drawn is white and from bag A,
event G: Selecting bag A in the first place,
event H: Selecting bag B in the first place.
P(G) = P(H) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Let event X: Both the balls drawn are of same colour.
∴ P(X) = P(G) × P (X/G) + P(H) × P(X/H) …….(i)
If bag A is selected in first place, then In bag A, we have 5 balls, out of which 3 are red.
Probability of getting first red ball from bag A = P(C1) = \(\frac{{ }^{3} \mathrm{C}_{1}}{{ }^{5} \mathrm{C}_{1}}=\frac{3}{5}\)
Since first red ball is put into the bag B, we now have 8 balls in bag B, out of which 3 are red.
∴ Probability of getting second red ball from bag B.
P(C₂/C₁) = \(\frac{{ }^{3} C_{1}}{{ }^{8} C_{1}}=\frac{3}{8}\)
Similarly, probability of getting first white ball from bag A = P(D₁) = \(\frac{{ }^{2} C_{1}}{{ }^{5} C_{1}}=\frac{2}{5}\)
and probability of getting second white ball form bag B = P(D₂/D₁) = \(\frac{{ }^{6} C_{1}}{{ }^{8} C_{1}}=\frac{6}{8}\)
∴ P(X/G) = P(C₁) P(C₂/C₁) + P(D₁) P(D₂/D₁)
= \(\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{3}{8}+\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{6}{8}\)
= \(\frac{21}{40}\) …..(ii)
Similarly, P(X/H) = P(E₁) P(E₂/E₁) + P(F₁) P(F₂/F₁)
= \(\frac{2}{7} \times \frac{4}{6}+\frac{5}{7} \times \frac{3}{6}\)
= \(\frac{23}{42}\) ………(iii)
From (i), (ii), (iii),
Required probability = \(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{21}{40}+\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{23}{42}\)
= \(\frac{3604}{6720}\)
= \(\frac{901}{1680}\)

Question 17.
Activity: A bag contains 3 red and 5 white balls. Two balls are drawn at random one after the other without replacement. Find the probability that both the balls are white.
Solution:
Let, event A: The first ball drawn is white
event B: Second ball drawn is white.
P(A) = \(\frac{5}{8}\)
After drawing the first ball, without replacing it into the bag a second ball is drawn from the remaining 7 balls.
∴ P(B/A) = \(\frac{4}{7}\)
∴ P(Both balls are white) = P(A ∩ B)
= P(A) . P(B/A)
= \(\frac{5}{8}\) × \(\frac{4}{7}\)
= \(\frac{5}{14}\)

Question 18.
A family has two children. Find the probability that both the children are girls, given that at least one of them is a girl.
Solution:
A family has two children.
∴ Sample space S = {BB, BG, GB, GG}
∴ n(S) = 4
Let event A: At least one of the children is a girl.
∴ A = {GG, GB, BG}
∴ n(A) = 3
∴ P(A) = \(\frac{n(A)}{n(S)}=\frac{3}{4}\)
Let event B: Both children are girls.
∴ B = {GG}
∴ n(B) = 1
∴ P(B) = \(\frac{n(B)}{n(S)}=\frac{1}{4}\)
Also, A ∩ B = B
∴ P(A ∩ B) = P(B) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ Required probability = P(B/A)
= \(\frac{P(B \cap A)}{P(A)}\)
= \(\frac{\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{3}{4}}\)
= \(\frac{1}{3}\)

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 2 Sequences and Series Ex 2.4 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 2 Sequences and Series Ex 2.4

Question 1.
Verify whether the following sequences are H.P.
(i) \(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{7}, \frac{1}{9}, \ldots\)
Solution:
\(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{7}, \frac{1}{9}, \ldots\)
Here, the reciprocal sequence is 3, 5, 7, 9,…
t₁ = 3, t₂ = 5, t₃ = 7, t₄ = 9, …..
t₂ – t₁ = t₃ – t₂ = t₄ – t₃ = 2 = constant
∴ The reciprocal sequence is an A.P.
∴ The given sequence is a H.P.

(ii) \(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{12}, \frac{1}{24}, \ldots\)
Solution:
\(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{12}, \frac{1}{24}, \ldots\)
Here, the reciprocal sequence is 3, 6, 12, 24,…
t₁ = 3, t₂ = 6, t₃ = 12, ……
t₂ – t₁ = 3, t₃ – t₂ = 6
t₂ – t₁ ≠ t₃ – t₂
∴ The reciprocal sequence is not an A.P.
∴ The given sequence is not a H.P.

(iii) \(5, \frac{10}{17}, \frac{10}{32}, \frac{10}{47}, \ldots\)
Solution:

∴ The reciprocal sequence is an A.P.
∴ The given sequence is a H.P.

Question 2.
Find the nth term and hence find the 8th term of the following HPs.
(i) \(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{11}, \ldots\)
Solution:
\(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{11}, \ldots\) are in H.P.
∴ 2, 5, 8, 11,… are in A.P.
∴ a = 2, d = 3
t_n = a + (n – 1)d
= 2 + (n – 1)(3)
= 3n – 1
∴ nth term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{3 n-1}\)
∴ 8th term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{3(8)-1}\) = \(\frac{1}{23}\)

(ii) \(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{10}, \ldots\)
Solution:
\(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{10}, \ldots\) are in H.P.
∴ 4, 6, 8, 10, … are in A.P.
∴ a = 4, d = 2
t_n = a + (n – 1)d
= 4 + (n – 1) (2)
= 2n + 2
∴ nth term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{2 n+2}\)
∴ 8th term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{2(8)+2}\) = \(\frac{1}{18}\)

(iii) \(\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{10}, \frac{1}{15}, \frac{1}{20}, \ldots\)
Solution:
\(\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{10}, \frac{1}{15}, \frac{1}{20}, \ldots\) are in H.P.
∴ 5, 10, 15, 20, … are in A.P.
∴ a = 5, d = 5
t_n = a + (n – 1)d
= 5 + (n – 1) (5)
= 5n
∴ nth term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{5 n}\)
∴ 8th term of H.P. = \(\frac{1}{5(8)}\) = \(\frac{1}{40}\)

Question 3.
Find A.M. of two positive numbers whose G.M. and H.M. are 4 and \(\frac{16}{5}\) respectively.
Solution:
G.M. = 4, H.M. = \(\frac{16}{5}\)
Now, (G.M.)² = (A.M.) (H.M.)
∴ 4² = A.M. × \(\frac{16}{5}\)
∴ A.M. = 16 × \(\frac{5}{16}\)
∴ A.M. = 5

Question 4.
Find H.M. of two positive numbers whose A.M. and G.M. are \(\frac{15}{2}\) and 6.
Solution:
A.M. = \(\frac{15}{2}\), G.M. = 6
Now, (G.M.)² = (A.M.) (H.M.)
∴ 6² = \(\frac{15}{2}\) × H.M.
∴ H.M. = 36 × \(\frac{2}{15}\)
∴ H.M. = \(\frac{24}{5}\)

Question 5.
Find G.M. of two positive numbers whose A.M. and H.M. are 75 and 48.
Solution:
A.M. = 75, H.M. = 48
Now, (G.M.)² = (A.M.) (H.M.)
∴ (G.M.)² = 75 × 48
∴ (G.M.)² = 25 × 3 × 16 × 3
∴ (G.M.)² = 5² × 4² × 3²
∴ G.M. = 5 × 4 × 3
∴ G.M. = 60

Question 6.
Insert two numbers between \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{3}\) so that the resulting sequence is a H.P.
Solution:
Let the required numbers be \(\frac{1}{\mathrm{H}_{1}}\) and \(\frac{1}{\mathrm{H}_{2}}\).
∴ \(\frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{\mathrm{H}_{1}}, \frac{1}{\mathrm{H}_{2}}, \frac{1}{3}\) are in H.P.
∴ 4, H₁, H₂, 3 are in A.P.
t₁ = 4, t₂ = H₁, t₃ = H₂, t₄ = 3
∴ t₁ = a = 4, t₄ = 3
t_n = a + (n – 1)d
t₄ = 4 + (4 – 1)d
3 = 4 + 3d
3d = -1
∴ d = \(\frac{-1}{3}\)
H₁ = t₂ = a + d = 4 – \(\frac{1}{3}\) = \(\frac{11}{3}\)
H₂ = t₃ = a + 2d = 4 – \(\frac{2}{3}\) = \(\frac{10}{3}\)
∴ For resulting sequence to be H.P. we need to insert numbers \(\frac{3}{11}\) and \(\frac{3}{10}\).

Question 7.
Insert two numbers between 1 and -27 so that the resulting sequence is a G.P.
Solution:
Let the required numbers be G₁ and G₂.
∴ 1, G₁, G₂, -27 are in G.P.
t₁ = 1, t₂ = G₁, t₃ = G₂, t₄ = -27
∴ t₁ = a = 1
t_n = ar^n-1
t₄ = (1) r^4-1
-27 = r³
r³ = (-3)³
∴ r = -3
∴ G₁ = t₂ = ar = 1(-3) = -3
G₂ = t₃ = ar² = 1(-3)² = 9
∴ For resulting sequence to be G.P. we need to insert numbers -3 and 9.

Question 8.
If the A.M. of two numbers exceeds their G.M. by 2 and their H.M. by \(\frac{18}{5}\), find the numbers.
Solution:
Let a and b be the two numbers.
A = \(\frac{a+b}{2}\), G = \(\sqrt{a b}\), H = \(\frac{2 a b}{a+b}\)
According to the given conditions,

Consider, G = A – 2 = 10 – 2 = 8
\(\sqrt{a b}\) = 8
ab = 64
a(20 – a) = 64 …..[From (i)]
a² – 20a + 64 = 0
(a – 4)(a – 16) = 0
∴ a = 4 or a = 16
When a = 4, b = 20 – 4 = 16
When a = 16, b = 20 – 16 = 4
∴ The two numbers are 4 and 16.

Question 9.
Find two numbers whose A.M. exceeds their G.M. by \(\frac{1}{2}\) and their H.M. by \(\frac{25}{26}\).
Solution:
Let a and b be the two numbers.
A = \(\frac{a+b}{2}\), G = \(\sqrt{a b}\), H = \(\frac{2 a b}{a+b}\)
According to the given conditions,

\(\sqrt{a b}\) = 6
ab = 36
a(13 – a) = 36 ……[From (i)]
a² – 13a + 36 = 0
(a – 4)(a – 9) = 0
∴ a = 4 or a = 9
When a = 4, b = 13 – 4 = 9
When a = 9, b = 13 – 9 = 4
∴ The two numbers are 4 and 9.

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Book Solutions Pdf Chapter 2 Sequences and Series Ex 2.3 Questions and Answers.

Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 2 Sequences and Series Ex 2.3

Question 1.
Determine whether the sum to infinity of the following G.P.s exist, if exists find them.
(i) \(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{16}, \ldots\)
Solution:

(ii) \(2, \frac{4}{3}, \frac{8}{9}, \frac{16}{27}, \ldots\)
Solution:

(iii) \(-3,1, \frac{-1}{3}, \frac{1}{9}, \ldots\)
Solution:

(iv) \(\frac{1}{5}, \frac{-2}{5}, \frac{4}{5}, \frac{-8}{5}, \frac{16}{5}, \ldots\)
Solution:

(v) 9, 8.1, 7.29, ……
Solution:
9, 8.1, 7.29, …..
Here, a = 9, r = \(\frac{8.1}{9}\) = 0.9, |r| < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum to infinity = \(\frac{\mathrm{a}}{1-\mathrm{r}}\)
= \(\frac{9}{1-0.9}\)
= \(\frac{9}{0.1}\)
= 90

Question 2.
Express the following recurring decimals as rational numbers.
(i) \(0 . \overline{7}\)
(ii) \(2 . \overline{4}\)
(iii) \(2.3 \overline{5}\)
(iv) \(51.0 \overline{2}\)
Solution:
(i) \(0 . \overline{7}\) = 0.7777… = 0.7 + 0.07 + 0.007 + ….
The terms 0.7, 0.07, 0.007,… are in G.P.
∴ a = 0.7, r = \(\frac{0.07}{0.7}\) = 0.1, |r| = |0.1| < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum to infinity

(ii) \(2 . \overline{4}\) = 2.444 … = 2 + 0.4 + 0.04 + 0.004 + …
The terms 0.4, 0.04, 0.004,… are in G.P.
∴ a = 0.4, r = \(\frac{0.07}{0.7}\) = 0.1, |r| = 10.11 < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum to infinity

(iii) \(2.3 \overline{5}\) = 2.3555… = 2.3 + 0.05 + 0.005 + 0.0005 + …
The terms 0.05,0.005,0.0005,… are in G.P.
∴ a = 0.05, r = \(\frac{0.005}{0.05}\) = 0.1, |r| = |0.1| < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum to infinity

(iv) \(51.0 \overline{2}\) = 51.0222 …. = 51 + 0.02 + 0.002 + 0.0002 + …..
The terms 0.02, 0.002, 0.0002,… are in G.P.
∴ a = 0.02, r = \(\frac{0.002}{0.02}\) = 0.1, |r| = |0.1| < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum to infinity

Question 3.
If the common ratio of a G.P. is \(\frac{2}{3}\) and the sum to infinity is 12, find the first term.
Solution:
r = \(\frac{2}{3}\), sum to infinity = 12 ….. [Given]
Sum to infinity = \(\frac{\mathrm{a}}{1-\mathrm{r}}\)
12 = \(\frac{a}{1-\frac{2}{3}}\)
a = 12 × \(\frac{1}{3}\)
∴ a = 4

Question 4.
If the first term of the G.P. is 6 and its sum to infinity is \(\frac{96}{17}\), find the common ratio.
Solution:
a = 6, sum to infinity = \(\frac{96}{17}\) …..[Given]
Sum to infinity = \(\frac{\mathrm{a}}{1-\mathrm{r}}\)

Question 5.
The sum of an infinite G.P. is 5 and the sum of the squares of these terms is 15, find the G.P.
Solution:
Let the required G.P. be a, ar, ar², ar³, …..
Sum to infinity of this G.P. = 5

Question 6.
Find
(i) \(\sum_{r=1}^{\infty} 4(0.5)^{r}\)
Solution:

(ii) \(\sum_{r=1}^{\infty}\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right)^{r}\)
Solution:

(iii) \(\sum_{r=0}^{\infty}(-8)\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)^{r}\)
Solution:

(iv) \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} 0.4^{n}\)
Solution:

Question 7.
The midpoints of the sides of a square of side 1 are joined to form a new square. This procedure is repeated indefinitely. Find the sum of
(i) the areas of all the squares.
(ii) the perimeters of all the squares.
Solution:

(i) Area of the 1st square = 12
Area of the 2nd square = \(\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^{2}\)
Area of the 3rd square = \(\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2}\)
and so on.
∴ Sum of the areas of all the squares

∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Sum of the areas of all the squares = \(\frac{1}{1-\frac{1}{2}}\) = 2

(ii) Perimeter of 1st square = 4
Perimeter of 2nd square = 4\(\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\)
Perimeter of 3rd square = 4\(\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\)
and so on.
Sum of the perimeters of all the squares

Question 8.
A ball is dropped from a height of 10 m. It bounces to a height of 6m, then 3.6 m, and so on. Find the total distance travelled by the ball.
Solution:
Here, on the first bounce, the ball will go 6 m and it will return 6 m.
On the second bounce, the ball will go 3.6 m and it will return 3.6 m, and so on.
Given that, a ball is dropped from a height of 10 m.
∴ Total distance travelled by the ball is = 10 + 2[6 + 3.6 + …]
The terms 6, 3.6 … are in G.P.
a = 6, r = 0.6, |r| = |0.6| < 1
∴ Sum to infinity exists.
∴ Total distance travelled by the ball