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    A five digit number is formed with the digits 8, 3, 4, 5 and 6 without repetition. Find the probability that the number is divisible by 5.
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    A five digit number is formed with the digits 8, 3, 4, 5 and 6 without repetition. Find the probability that the number is divisible by 5.

    A.

    2/5

    B.

    3/5

    C.

    1/5  

    D.

    4/5

    Correct option is C

    Digits = 8, 3, 4, 5, 6

    Total numbers possible
    = 5!
    = 120

    For divisibility by 5,
    last digit must be 5.

    Remaining digits arranged
    = 4!

    = 24

    Probability
    = 24 / 120
    = 1/5

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