Probability and Statistics MCQs for MDCAT Practice

Math Reasoning section, Probability and Statistics chapter. Sample questions from past PMC papers.

1. Question 1
   Probability of drawing a face card (J, Q, K) from one suit?
   • A.3/13
   • B.1/13
   • C.4/13
   • D.1/4
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2. Question 2
   A number is chosen at random from 1 to 50. What is P(even number)?
   • A.25/50
   • B.1/2
   • C.0.5
   • D.All of the above
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3. Question 3
   Which value is valid for a probability?
   • A.1.5
   • B.-1
   • C.0.75
   • D.-0.3
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4. Question 4
   A batsman scores 40, 50, 60, and 70 in four matches. The mode of these scores is:
   • A.40
   • B.50
   • C.60
   • D.None
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5. Question 5
   The complement of a set A is denoted as:
   • A.A*
   • B.~A
   • C.A′
   • D.A¯
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6. Question 6
   A set that contains no element is known as:
   • A.Singleton set
   • B.Power set
   • C.Null set
   • D.Subset
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7. Question 7
   The total number of elements in A ∪ B is given by:
   • A.n(A) + n(B)
   • B.n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∩ B)
   • C.n(A) × n(B)
   • D.n(A) − n(B)
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8. Question 8
   A park has five entrances. Hira wants to enter the park through one entrance and leave the park through another entrance. How many ways are there in which she can enter and leave the park?
   • A.15
   • B.16
   • C.20
   • D.25
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