Practice mode Probability

A box holds 12 balls, 6 red and 6 white. If one ball is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is white?

Correct answer B. 6/12

Explanation

Six of the twelve balls are white and each ball is equally likely to be drawn, so the probability is 6/12 = 1/2.

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