engineering intelligence MCQ #152

A bag contains 5 white and 3 black balls. If 2 balls are drawn at random, what is the probability that they are of different colors?

engineering intelligence MCQ #152

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A bag contains 5 white and 3 black balls. If 2 balls are drawn at random, what is the probability that they are of different colors?

    • A) 15/28
    • B) 15/56
    • C) 1/2
    • D) 3/7

    Answer: 15/28

    Explanation: The probability of drawing 1 white and 1 black ball is (5C1 * 3C1) / 8C2 = (5 * 3) / 28 = 15/28.