Question

n a box, there are 8 red, 7 blue and 6 green balls. one ball is picked up randomly. what is the probability that it is neither red nor green?

Answer 1

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Here is the solution:

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Find the total number of balls:

Total number of balls = 8 + 7 + 6 = 21

Find the total number of balls that is neither red nor green:

Neither red nor green = blue = 7

Find the probability that it is neither red nor green:

P(neither red nor green) = 7/21 = 1/3

Answer: The probability is 1/3