Probability - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 71

Q.  A box has 10 black and 10 white balls. What is the probability of getting two balls of the same color?
- Published on 12 Jun 15

a. 10/19
b. 9/38
c. 9/19
d. 5/38

ANSWER: 9/19
 

    Discussion

  • Vaibhav   -Posted on 18 Aug 20
    given problem means:you choose either two black or two white.
    two black means:one is black and second is also black.
    two white means:as black ball
    prob. of two black = 10/20*9/19
    prob. of two white = 10/20*9/19
    total = 2(10/20*9/19) = 20/20*9/19
    so probability = 9/19
  • Shubham   -Posted on 27 Jan 17
    (10C2+10C2)/20C2=9/19.....+ sign is used because either of the 2 colors can appear

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