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A box has 8 red, 7 blue, and 6 green balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 1/3

Explanation:

Given data

  • Red = 8, Blue = 7, Green = 6; Total = 21.

Concept/Approach
Neither red nor green means blue.


Step-by-Step calculation
P(blue) = 7 ÷ 21 = 1 ÷ 3


Verification/Alternative
Complement: 1 − P(red or green) = 1 − (8+6)÷21 = 1 − 14÷21 = 7÷21.


Final Answer
1/3

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