Question

A man takes a step forward with probability 0.4 and backward with probability 0.6

Answer 1

Then the probability of him falling is 1.

Never take a step backward and forward simultaneously.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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Distance covered with 1 step = 1 m

Time taken = 1 s

Time taken to move first 5 m forward = 5 s

Time taken to move 3 m backward = 3 s

Net distance covered = 5 – 3 = 2 m

Net time taken to cover 2 m = 8 s

Drunkard covers 2 m in 8 s.

Drunkard covered 4 m in 16 s.

Drunkard covered 6 m in 24 s.

Drunkard covered 8 m in 32 s.

In the next 5 s, the drunkard will cover a distance of 5 m and a total distance of 13 m and falls into the pit.

Net time taken by the drunkard to cover 13 m = 32 + 5 = 37 s

I hope, this will help you