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Published on: August 23, 2026
A board has 16 squares as shown in the figure :
Out of these 16 squares, two squares are chosen at random. The probability that they have no side in common is :
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Total ways for selecting any two squares 
Total ways for selecting common side squares
so required probability
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