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A bag contains a black ball, a red ball and a green ball, all the balls are identical in shape and size. A ball is drawn from the bag without looking into it. What is the probability that the ball drawn is:
a red ball

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A bag contain a black ball a red ball and agreen ball.
Possible out comes $$=1+1+1=3$$
No. of favourable outcomes $$=1$$
$$P(E)=\dfrac{1}{3}$$

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