SOLUTION: A bag contains 8 red, 7 white, and 5 blue balls. A ball is drawn from the bag. Find the probability of white. Find the probability of red or blue.

Question 468110: A bag contains 8 red, 7 white, and 5 blue balls. A ball is drawn from the bag. Find the probability of white. Find the probability of red or blue.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
20 balls: 8 red, 7 white, and 5 blue balls
Drawing one
P(W) = 7/20
P(R OR B) = 8/20 + 5/20 = 13/20
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