In a box, there are 12 pink, 5 white and 8 brown balls. If a ball is picked up…

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In a box, there are 12 pink, 5 white and 8 brown balls. If a ball is picked up randomly, what is the probability that it is neither brown nor pink?

  1. A.

    4/5

  2. B.

    8/25

  3. C.

    1/5

  4. D.

    12/25

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Correct answer: C

Total number of balls: 25 = 12 + 5 + 8.

  • Number of balls that are neither brown nor pink = number of white balls = 5.

  • Probability = (number neither brown nor pink) / (total) = 5/25 = 1/5.

Final answer: 1/5

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