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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?5
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?
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Answer : 3. "20"
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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.