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A bag contains 3 red balls and 5 black balls. A ball is drawn at random from the bag. What is the probability that the ball drawn is :

(i) red


(ii) black

(i) red


Total numbers of red balls = 3


Number of black balls = 5


Total number of balls = 3 + 5 = 8


Probability of getting a red ball is =


(ii) black


Total numbers of red balls = 3


Number of black balls = 5


Total number of balls = 3 + 5 = 8


Probability of getting a black ball is =


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