Question 49
ProbabilityColour: Blue, Black, Yellow, White, Brown
No. of beads: 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
The distribution of colours of beads in a bowl is given above. What is the probability that a bead selected at random will be blue or white?
- A.1/15
- B.1/3
- C.2/5
- D.7/15
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (2/5)
Explanation
There are 15 beads, of which 1 + 5 = 6 are blue or white. The probability is 6/15 = 2/5.