Question:

A bag contains \(7\) green and \(5\) black balls. \(3\) balls are drawn at random one after the other. If the balls are not replaced, then the probability of all three balls being green is

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In probability problems without replacement, multiply the successive probabilities because each draw changes the total number of objects.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • \(\dfrac{343}{1720}\)
  • \(\dfrac{21}{36}\)
  • \(\dfrac{12}{35}\)
  • \(\dfrac{7}{44}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Find the total number of balls.
The bag contains
\[ 7 \text{ green balls} \] and
\[ 5 \text{ black balls} \]
Therefore, total balls are
\[ 7+5=12 \]

Step 2: Find the probability of drawing green balls successively.
Since the balls are drawn without replacement, the probabilities change after each draw.
Probability that the first ball is green:
\[ \frac{7}{12} \]
After drawing one green ball, remaining green balls \(=6\) and total balls \(=11\).
Probability that the second ball is green:
\[ \frac{6}{11} \]
Now remaining green balls \(=5\) and total balls \(=10\).
Probability that the third ball is green:
\[ \frac{5}{10} \]

Step 3: Multiply the probabilities.
Required probability is
\[ \frac{7}{12}\times\frac{6}{11}\times\frac{5}{10} \]
\[ =\frac{7\times6\times5}{12\times11\times10} \]
Simplifying,
\[ =\frac{7}{44} \]

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the probability that all three balls are green is
\[ \boxed{\frac{7}{44}} \]
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