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A bag contains 3 red and 3 white balls. Two balls are drawn one by one. The probability that they are of different colours is
A bag contains 3 red and 3 white balls. Two balls are drawn one by one. The probability that they are of different colours is
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When drawing sequentially, consider all possible orders.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
- \( \dfrac{3}{10} \)
- \( \dfrac{2}{5} \)
- \( \dfrac{3}{5} \)
- None of these
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
P(different colours)
= P(RW)+P(WR)
=(3)/(6)·(3)/(5)+(3)/(6)·(3)/(5)
=(18)/(30)=(3)/(5)
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