Question

    A bag contains 16 black and 18 white balls. One

    ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is white?
    A 4/17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8/17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3/17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9/17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let number of balls = (16 + 18) = 34
    Number of white balls = 18
    P (drawing a white ball) = 18/34 = 9/17

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