Q. The probability of getting a bad egg in a lot of 400 eggs is 0.035. The number of bad eggs in the lot is
(A) 7
(B) 14
(C) 21
(D) 28
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 2 2024
The correct answer is (B) 14.
Explanation:
To solve this problem, let’s break it down step by step:
Step 1: Understand the given data
The probability of getting a bad egg is 0.035.
The total number of eggs in the lot is 400.
Step 2: Calculate the expected number of bad eggs
The expected number of bad eggs can be calculated as:
Number of bad eggs = Probability of a bad egg × Total number of eggs
Number of bad eggs = 0.035 × 400 = 14.
Final Answer: The correct option is (B) 14.
