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    Question

    A jar contains 4 violet, 16 cyan and 10 magenta beads.

    Two beads are randomly drawn from the jar, what is the probability that a violet and a magenta bead are drawn?
    A 6/87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7/87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8/87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9/87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 10/87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The probability that a violet and a magenta bead are drawn = (4C1 × 10C1)/30C2 = (4 × 10)/435 = 40/435 = 8/87

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