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A bag contains 5 red and 7 white balls. One ball is drawn. The probability that it is white is:

Answer: 7/12.

  • A 7/5
  • B 1/2
  • C 7/12
  • D 5/12

Correct answer: C. 7/12

Explanation: There are 7 white among 12 total, so P = 7/12.

Concept context

Random experiments, sample space, events, and the axiomatic approach to probability

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