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A bag contains 3 white and 2 red balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is red?
(a) $\frac{1}{2}$
(b) $\frac{2}{3}$
(c) $\frac{1}{5}$
(d) $\frac{2}{5}$

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(d) $\frac{2}{5}$
Total number of outcomes $= 5$
Number of red balls $= 2$
$Now, P_{(red ball)} = \frac{2}{5}$

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Tick (✓) the correct answer:
A bag contains 3 white and 2 red balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is red?
(a) $\frac{1}{2}$
(b) $\frac{2}{3}$
(c) $\frac{1}{5}$
(d) $\frac{2}{5}$

(d) $\frac{2}{5}$
Total number of outcomes $= 5$
Number of red balls $= 2$
$Now, P_{(red ball)} = \frac{2}{5}$