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What is the probability of 5 Sundays in the month of December?

A

`(1)/(7)`

B

`(2)/(7)`

C

`(3)/(7)`

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C

In month of December 31 day ie., `(28 + 3)` day.
In 28 days will get 4 Sundays.
If we get any Sunday in first 3 day of Dcember than only we can get 5 Sunday in moth .
Only we can get 5 Sunday in month .
n ( 5th Sunday) = 3 [ 4 weeks + 3 day[
n(5) 7.
Hence prob.of 5 Sunday in month of December `= (3)/(7)`.
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