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    Question

    A box contains 12 black, 8 red and 10 green marbles. Two

    marbles are randomly selected from the box, what is the probability that a black and a green marble are drawn?
    A 6/29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7/29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8/29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9/29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 10/29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The probability that a black and a green marble are drawn = (12C₁  × 10C₁ )/30C2
    = (12 × 10)/435 = 120/435 = 8/29

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