SOLUTION: A bag contains 8 white and 6 red balls. Find the probability of drawing two balls of the same colour.
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Question 503377: A bag contains 8 white and 6 red balls. Find the probability of drawing two balls of the same colour.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A bag contains 8 white and 6 red balls. Find the probability of drawing two balls of the same colour.
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P(2white or 2red) = [8C2 + 6C2]/14C2 = [28+15]/182 = 43/182
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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