Question

A bag contains 4 red 6 blue and 7 yellow balls One ball is selected at random What is the probability that it is a red ball ?

• A. $\frac{4}{17}$
• B. $\frac{6}{17}$
• C. $\frac{7}{17}$
• D. $\frac{13}{17}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{4}{17}$

Number of red balls = 4
Total number of balls = 4 + 6 + 7 = 17
$\therefore$ Probability of a red ball = $\frac{4}{17}$