The odds are 9:5 against a person who is 50 years living till he is 70 and 8:6 against a person who is 60 living till he is 80. Find the probability…

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · MTP · April 2025
The odds are 9:5 against a person who is 50 years living till he is 70 and 8:6 against a person who is 60 living till he is 80. Find the probability that at least one of them will be alive after 20 years.
(A) A. 11/14
(B) B. 22/49
(C) C. 31/49
(D) D. 35/49

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. 31/49

Topics: Part-C: Statistics

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