Math, asked by ganesh768416, 10 months ago

a box contains 15 apples and x oranges. a fruit is taken out at random. the ptobability of picking an orange is 3/8.find the value of x​

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Answered by immortal007ace
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Step-by-step explanation:

No.of oranges =x

no. of apples =15

total=15+x

probability= x/15+x

3/8=x/15+x

45+3x=8x

5x=45

x=9

no.of oranges is 9

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