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?
- A.
4/5
- B.
8/25
- C.
1/5
- 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