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Deck of Cards Probability Explained

Deck of Cards Probability Explained

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A box contains 10 black, 4 green and 6 yellow pens. What is the probability of picking yellow pen with eyes closed?

• A. 1/5

• B. 7/10

• C. 3/10

• D. 1/2

QUICK ANSWER…

C

SOLUTION…  

Given:

Black = 10

Green = 4

Yellow = 6

Now for the right answer to the above question:

1. Option A is incorrect.
2. Option B is incorrect.
3. C is correct.
4. D is not the correct answer.

QUICK TIPS…

You may please note these/this:

• Probability is usually calculated as the number of required outcomes divided by the number of possible outcomes.

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/ culled from 2017 JAMB-UTME mathematics past question 15 /