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Eight white balls and twenty black balls are in a bag. What is the probability of drawing a black ball in one draw?

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Probability is quite simple. In this case, you just need to find the total number of balls (28) and the total number of black balls (20) Now, create a ratio (20/28) Next, simplify it down to 5/7, and that is your answer. I hope that helps! :)
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Answer:

Probability of drawing a black ball in one draw
= (5)/(7) \\

Explanation:

The probability of drawing a black ball in one draw


= (Number of black ball)/(Total number of balls) \\=  (20)/(28) \\= (5)/(7) \\

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