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A jar contains a mixture of 10 black balls, 8 red balls, and 2 white balls all the same size. What is the probability of

drawing either a red, black, or white ball in one draw?

User Mwkwok
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Answer:

black balls: 10/20 or 1/2

red balls :8/20 or 2/5

white balls: 2/20 or 1/10

Explanation:

User Simas Joneliunas
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Answer:

The answer is 1

Explanation:

8/20 or 0.4- probability of red ball in one draw

2/20 or 0.1 - probability of white ball in one draw

10/20 or 0.5 - probability of black ball in one draw

0.4 + 0.5 + 0.1 = 1

Sorry I'm late just wanted to put the right answer!

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