Multiple choice

A bag contains 5 red and 3 blue balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is blue?

  1. 3/5

  2. 3/8

  3. 5/8

  4. 1/2
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Explanation

Total balls = 5 red + 3 blue = 8. The probability of drawing a blue ball is the number of blue balls divided by the total number of balls, which is 3/8.

AI explanation

The total number of balls in the bag is calculated by adding the 5 red balls and 3 blue balls, resulting in 8 balls. The probability of drawing a blue ball is the number of blue balls divided by the total number of balls. By applying the classical definition of probability, the result is 3/8.

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