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A bag contains 7 red, 9 yellow, and 3 black balls. If a ball is picked at random, what is the probability that the ball drawn will be either a red or a black ball?


a. 7/19
b. 9/19
c. 10/19
d. 11/19
e. 12/19


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Dear Moderator,
While going through the combinations forum, found this probability question. Hope you will do the needful. Thank you.
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total possible outcomes=19
desirable outcomes=7+3=10
probability=10/19
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A bag contains 7 red, 9 yellow, and 3 black balls. If a ball is picked at random, what is the probability that the ball drawn will be either a red or a black ball?


a. 7/19
b. 9/19
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d. 11/19
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required probability
P(red) + p(black)= 7/19 + 3/19 = 10/19
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A bag contains 7 red, 9 yellow, and 3 black balls. If a ball is picked at random, what is the probability that the ball drawn will be either a red or a black ball?


a. 7/19
b. 9/19
c. 10/19
d. 11/19
e. 12/19

The probability of selecting either a red or black ball is 7/19 + 3/19 = 10/19.

Answer: C
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