Statistics And Probability Question 227

Question: A bag contains 3 white and 5 black balls. If one ball is drawn, then the probability that it is black, is

[RPET 1995]

Options:

A) $ \frac{3}{8} $

B) $ \frac{5}{8} $

C) $ \frac{6}{8} $

D) $ \frac{10}{20} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  •         Required probability  $ =\frac{{}^{5}C_1}{{}^{8}C_1}=\frac{5}{8}. $