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A bag contains (2x +
y) red taps, 32 black taps and (3x –
y) yellow taps. The probability of picking a red tape at random is 4/13 while the probability of picking a yellow tape at random is 1/13. Determine the value of (x +
y).

A 10

B 17

C 12

D 24

E None of these

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