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Answer: BSet 1: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 13 balls, 9 of which are red. What is the probability of randomly selecting a red ball?
A bag contains 13 balls, 9 of which are red. What is the probability of randomly selecting a red ball?
A.
13/9
B.✓ Correct
9/13
C.
4/13
D.
9/14
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 9/13 = 9/13
Why others are wrong:
A: 13/9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9/14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.