A bag has a total of 108 toys. These toys are of 3 different colours: black, green and white. If a toy is taken out randomly, the probabilities of getting a black and a green are \( \frac{1}{3} \) and \( \frac{4}{9} \) respectively. What is the number of white toys?
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To solve problems involving probabilities and total items, always ensure that the sum of all the parts equals the total.
Let the total number of toys be \( 108 \). The number of black toys be \( \frac{1}{3} \times 108 = 36 \), and the number of green toys be \( \frac{4}{9} \times 108 = 48 \). Therefore, the number of white toys is the remaining toys:
\[
\text{White toys} = 108 - 36 - 48 = 24.
\]
Thus, the number of white toys is \( \boxed{24} \).
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