Three mangoes and three apples are kept in a box. if two fruits are chosen at random. find the probability that one is a mango and the other is an apple.

Q: Three mangoes and three apples are kept in a box. if two fruits are chosen at random. find the probability that one is a mango and the other is an apple.

Total number of ways = n(s) = 6c2 = 15 Favorable number of ways = n(E) = 3C1 x 3C1= 9 ∴ Required probability = 9/15 = 3/5

2/3
3/5
1/3
1/5

Correct Answer: 3/5

Explanation:

Total number of ways
= n(s) = ⁶c₂ = 15
Favorable number of ways
= n(E) = ³C₁ x ³C₁= 9
∴ Required probability = 9/15 = 3/5

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