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      Question

      A bag contains β€˜x’ black balls, β€˜x + 2’ red

      balls and β€˜x + 1’ white balls. If the probability of drawing a white ball is 1/36 less than the probability of drawing a red ball, find the value of β€˜x’.
      A 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      According to question: (x + 2)/(3x + 3) – (x + 1)/(3x + 3) = 1/36 (x + 2 – x – 1)/(3x + 3) = 1/36 1/(3x + 3) = 1/36 3x + 3 = 36 3x = 33 x = 11

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