Question

the probability of guessing the correct answer is p/2 if the probability of not guessing the correct answer is 1/3 then find the value of P ​

Answer 1

Answer:

P(guessing the correct answer ) =

2

x

P(not guessing the correct answer) =

2

3x

Therefore,

2

x

+

2

3x

=1

2

4x

=1

2x=1

x=

2

1

Answer 2

Answer:

4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of all probabilities associated with an event is equal to 1

Therefore, p/2 + 1/3 = 1

3p + 2 / 6 = 1

3p + 2 = 6

3p = 6 - 2

3p = 4

p = 4/3

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