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A bag contains 5 black, 4 white and x red marbles. If the probability of...

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A bag contains 5 black, 4 white and x red marbles. If the probability of picking a red marble is 2/5, find the value of x

  • A. 8
  • B. 10
  • C. 4
  • D. 6
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Black = 5
White = 4
Red = x
Total = 9+x
P(red) = 2/5
x / (9+x) = 2/5
5x = 2(9+x)
5x = 18+2x
5x-2 = 18
3x = 18
x = 6

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