Two number k_1 and k_2 are randomly chosen from the set of natural numbers. Then, the probability that the value of i^k_1 + i^k_2, (i = sqrt-1) is non-zero, equals (1) frac12 (2) frac14 (3) frac34 (4) frac23

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Probability of non-zero outcome: P(E) = 1 - P(E^prime) where E^prime represents the condition i^k_1 + i^k_2 = 0. ### Core Logic Powers of i repeat periodically every 4 cycles: \i, -1, -i, 1\. Total possible outcomes for the pair (i^k_1, i^k_2) are 4 times 4 = 16 cases. ### Step 1: Finding Unfavorable Cases The sum is zero (i^k_1 + i^k_2 = 0) when the values are additive inverses: 1. (1, -1) 2. (-1, 1) 3. (i, -i) 4. (-i, i) This yields exactly 4 unfavorable cases. ### Step 2: Computing Probability textProbability = frac16 - 416 = frac1216 = frac34 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever modular cycles exist (like exponents of i mod 4), compress infinite natural choices safely into a single cycle map. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers Class 12 Maths: Probability

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Q19 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Variance of Random Variable
Three rotten apples are accidently mixed with fifteen good apples. Assuming the random variable X to be the number of rotten apples in a draw of two apples, the variance of X is
  • A. frac37153
  • B. frac57153
  • C. frac47153
  • D. frac40153

Solution

### Core Logic Total apples = 18 (3 rotten, 15 good). Random variable X = \0, 1, 2\ representing the number of rotten apples. ### Step 1: Probability Distribution P(X = 0) = frac^15C_2^18C_2 = frac105153 P(X = 1) = frac^3C_1 times ^15C_1^18C_2 = frac45153 P(X = 2) = frac^3C_2^18C_2 = frac3153 ### Step 2: Expectation E(X) = 0 times frac105153 + 1 times frac45153 + 2 times frac3153 = frac51153 = frac13 ### Step 3: Variance E(X^2) = 0 times frac105153 + 1 times frac45153 + 4 times frac3153 = frac57153 Var(X) = E(X^2) - (E(X))^2 = frac57153 - left(frac13right)^2 = frac57153 - frac17153 = frac40153 ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Probability

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