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Answer: ASet 1: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 12 balls, 3 of which are red. What is the probability of randomly selecting a red ball?
A bag contains 12 balls, 3 of which are red. What is the probability of randomly selecting a red ball?
A.✓ Correct
1/4
B.
1/5
C.
2/4
D.
11/12
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 3/12 = 1/4
Why others are wrong:
B: 1/5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2/4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 11/12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.