Multiple choice

A bag contains 12 balls of two different colors, out of which x are white. One ball is drawn at random. If 6 more white balls areput in the bag, the probability of drawing a white ball now will be double that of the previous probability of drawing a white ball. Then, the value of x is _____.

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6

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A Correct answer
Explanation

1st Case x are white 12-x are non-white P(white) =x/12 2nd Casex+6 are white P(white)=(x+6)/18 According to question (x+6)/18= 2(x/12) Solve to get x=3