Statistics And Probability Question 278
Question: A box contains 10 red balls and 15 green balls. If two balls are drawn in succession then the probability that one is red and other is green, is
Options:
A) $ \frac{1}{3} $
B) $ \frac{1}{2} $
C) $ \frac{1}{4} $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
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Required probability $ =\frac{(10\,.\,15)}{{}^{25}C_2}=( \frac{2\,.\,10\,.\,15}{25\,.\,24} )=\frac{1}{2}. $