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A bag contains 6 white and 4 black balls. A ball is drawn at random, its colour noted, and it is put back into the bag before a second ball is drawn. What is the probability that both balls drawn are white?

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  • A9/25
  • B1/3
  • C3/5
  • D2/5

Step-by-Step Solution

Because the ball is replaced, the two draws are independent and each has P(white) = 6/10 = 3/5. Probability . (Without replacement it would be )
Answer: A) 9/25

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