In a box of 100 bulbs, 10 are defective. Two bulbs are chosen at random. The probability that both are non-defective is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a box of 100 bulbs, 10 are defective. Two bulbs are chosen at random. The probability that both are non-defective is:
A. 89/110
B. (90/100)²
C. 1 - (10/100)²
D. 90/100 × 89/99
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P(first non-defective)=90/100, second non-defective=89/99, product.

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