GCE Mathematics 1989 Question 48

Question 48

Probability

What is the probability that 3 customers waiting in a bank will be served in the sequence of their arrival at the bank.

  1. A.1/6
  2. B.1/3
  3. C.½
  4. D.2/3
  5. E.5/6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1/6)

Explanation

3 customers can be served in 3! = 6 different orders, and only one is the order of arrival, so the probability is 1/6.