Question

    In a box there are 12 orange, 5 white, and 7 blue balls. One ball is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither white nor blue?

    A 9/16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1/6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total number of balls = 12 + 5 + 7 = 24 Let E= event that the ball drawn is neither white nor blue = event that the ball drawn is orange. n(E) = 12 Therefore, P(E) = 12/24 = 1/2 ``

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