Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

There are two red, two blue, two white, and certain number (greater than 0) of green socks in a drawer. If two socks are taken at random from the drawer without replacement, the probability that they are of the same color is 1/5, then the number of green socks are _________.

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

answer is 4.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Let the number of green socks be x > 0.E: Two socks drawn are of the same color⇒ P(E)=P(RR or BB or WW or GG)                 =36+xC2+ xC2 6+xC2                =6(x+6)(x+5)+x(x−1)(x+6)(x+5)=15 (given) ⇒ 5x2−x+6=x2+11x+30or 4x2−16x=0or x = 4
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring
There are two red, two blue, two white, and certain number (greater than 0) of green socks in a drawer. If two socks are taken at random from the drawer without replacement, the probability that they are of the same color is 1/5, then the number of green socks are _________.