Question

3 mangoes and 3 apples are in a box. If two fruits are chosen at random, the probability that one is a mango and the other is an apple is

• A. $\frac{3}{5}$
• B. $\frac{5}{6}$
• C. $\frac{1}{36}$
• D. $\frac{7}{36}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{3}{5}$

$P(1M$ and $1A)$ $=3\ast 3{/}^6{C}_2=9/15=3/5$