Four books, one each on physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology are about to be stacked on a shelf. If the books are stacked randomly, what is the probability the mathematics book is on top?

Verified Answer :

So there are 4 books

=> 1 physics

=> 1 chemistry

=> mathematics

=> Biology

These books needs to be place on a shelf.

Now, let’s find the probability of mathematics book to be placed on top.

Let’s analyze the problem

Probability => 1 mathematics book / 4 total books

P = Probability

P = 1 / 4

P = ¼ or 0.25

Thus, the probability of mathematics book to be placed on top inside the shelf
approximately is ¼ or  0.25.




Answer:

1/4

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