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Answer: ASet 2: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 13 balls, 1 of which are white. What is the probability of randomly selecting a white ball?
A bag contains 13 balls, 1 of which are white. What is the probability of randomly selecting a white ball?
A.✓ Correct
1/13
B.
2/13
C.
13/1
D.
1/14
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 1/13 = 1/13
Why others are wrong:
B: 2/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 13/1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1/14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.