Question

A committee of seven is chosen at random from 10 men and

10 women, then the probability that the men will have

majority in the committee.

• A. ½
• B. 1/3
• C. 2/3
• D. ¼

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

½

Answer 2

From the symmetry of condition, there are equal chances for men and women to have majority.

\ Required probability = $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$.