Q. 245.0( 2 Votes )
A bag contains 3 red balls and 5 black balls. A ball is drawn at random form the bag. What is the probability that the ball drawn is:
(i) red
(ii) black
Answer :
Total number of possible outcomes, n(S) = 8
(i) Number of possible outcomes of drawing a red ball, n(E) = 3
(ii) Number of possible outcomes of drawing a black ball, n(E) = 5
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