Question

Given below are two statements :
A number of distinct 8-letter words are possible using the letters of the word SYLLABUS. If a word in chosen at random, then
Statement I: The probability that the word contains the two S's together is $\frac{1}{4}.$
Statement II : The probability that the word begins and ends with L is $\frac{1}{28}.$
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer 2

The Correct Option is (A) : Both Statement I and Statement II are true