A bag contains 4 white and 6 black balls. Two balls are drawn at random. Probability they are of different colors is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A bag contains 4 white and 6 black balls. Two balls are drawn at random. Probability they are of different colors is:
A. 24/45
B. 10/45
C. 12/45
D. 16/45
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total ways C(10,2)=45. Favorable: 1 white, 1 black = C(4,1)×C(6,1)=24. Probability = 24/45 = 8/15.

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