Question
There are (m + 4) red roses, (m + 8) white roses and
βmβ pink roses in a bag. If the probability of picking a pink rose is 5/18, then find the value of βmβ. TYPE 38Solution
According to question, => {m/(m + 4 + m + 8 + m)} = 5/18 => m = 60/3 => m = 20
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