In a box, there are 8 red, 7 blue and 6 green balls. One ball is picked up…
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In a box, there are 8 red, 7 blue and 6 green balls. One ball is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green?
- A.
6/21
- B.
8/21
- C.
7/19
- D.
1/3
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Correct answer: D
Solution: Find the probability that the picked ball is neither red nor green (i.e., it is blue).
Total number of balls = 8 + 7 + 6 = 21.
Number of favorable outcomes (blue balls) = 7.
Probability = favorable / total = 7/21 = 1/3.
Answer: 1/3