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Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Probability

A special lottery is to be held to select a student who will live in the only deluxe room in a hostel. There are 100 Year- Ill, 150 Year-II, and 200 Year-I students who applied. Each Year-III’s name is placed in the lottery 3 times; each Year-II’s name, 2 times; and each Year-I’s name, 1 time. What is the probability that a Year-III’s name will be chosen?

A

18\frac{1}{8}

B

29\frac{2}{9}

C

27\frac{2}{7}

D

38\frac{3}{8}

Answer

38\frac{3}{8}

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): 38\frac{3}{8}