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Answer: BSet 4: Probability (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A bag contains 21 balls, 7 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A bag contains 21 balls, 7 of which are green. What is the probability of randomly selecting a green ball?
A.
2/3
B.✓ Correct
1/3
C.
20/21
D.
1/21
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. P = favorable/total = 7/21 = 1/3
Why others are wrong:
A: 2/3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 20/21 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1/21 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.