Probability
Conditional Probability
JEE Main 2022
Grade 12

Question:

A bag contains 3 red and 5 black balls. Two balls are drawn one after another without replacement. The probability that both balls drawn are red is:
(1) $\frac{3}{28}$
(2) $\frac{3}{16}$
(3) $\frac{15}{56}$
(4) $\frac{9}{64}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Use the multiplication rule for dependent events: multiply the probability that the first ball is red by the (conditional) probability that the second ball is red given the first was red and not replaced.
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Correct Answer: (1)

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