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A sample space consists of 3 sample points with associated probabilities given as 2p, p2, 4p - 1. Then the value of p is

a
p=11−3
b
10−3
c
14
d
none of these

detailed solution

Correct option is A

p2+2p+4p−1=1          (Exhaustive)p2+6p−2=0or    p=−3±11=11−3

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