Q:
In a box, there are 9 blue, 6 white and some black stones. A stone is randomly selected and the probability that the stone is black is ¼. Find the total number of stones in the box?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) 20
Explanation: We know that, Total probability = 1
Given probability of black stones = 1/4
=> Probability of blue and white stones = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4
But, given blue + white stones = 9 + 6 = 15
Hence,
3/4 ----- 15
1 ----- ?
=> 15 x 4/3 = 20.
Hence, total number of stones in the box = 20.
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