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Published on: August 14, 2026
There are 6 positive and 8 negative numbers. From these four numbers are chosen at random and multiplied. Then the probability, that the product is negative number, is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: As we know that, product of 4 numbers will be negative if either 1 of them is negative or 3 of them are negative. 
Number of ways of choosing 4 numbers so that the product is negative 
Total number of ways of choosing 4 numbers out of 14 numbers 
Required probability
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