If a number is chosen at random from out of the four-digit numbers formed by using the digits 0 ,   1 ,…

If a number is chosen at random from out of the four-digit numbers formed by using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 without repetition, then the probability that it is divisible by 4, is
  1. 17100
  2. 1750
  3. 1350
  4. 1325

Solution

We have to form four-digit number from the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 without repetition such that the number is divisible by 4.

Now, total number of four-digits number formed from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 is

=5×5×4×3=300

Now, we will form the four-digit number such that it is divisible by 4. Then, last two digits must be divisible by 4.

Now, possible choices for last two digits are

04, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32, 36, 40, 60, 64.

So, there are total 10 choices for the last two digits.

Now, if 0 & 4 are fixed at last two places, then other places can be filled in 4×3=12 ways.

Now, if 1 & 2  are fixed at last two places, then other places can be filled in 3×3=9.

Similarly, for other numbers we get

169 ways2012 ways249 ways329 ways369 ways4012 ways6012 ways649 ways

So, favourable outcomes=102.

Required probability=102300=1750.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)

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