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    Question

    A box contains 'y' blue balls and 4 yellow balls. If the

    probability of getting a blue ball is 2/3, then find the probability of getting different coloured balls when two balls are drawn randomly from the box.
    A 8/33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16/33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4/11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total number of balls in the box = y + 4
    So, y/(y + 4) = 2/3
    Or, 3y = 2(y + 4)
    Or, 3y = 2y + 8
    So, y = 8
    Total balls = 8 + 4 = 12
    Desired Probability = (8C1 × 4C1)/12C2 = (8 × 4)/(12 × 11/2) = 32/66 = 16/33

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