A bag contains 5 white and 3 black balls. If one ball is drawn, the probability it is black is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A bag contains 5 white and 3 black balls. If one ball is drawn, the probability it is black is:

A. 3/8

B. 1/8

C. 3/5

D. 5/8

Answer: Option A

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Total balls = 8. Favorable outcomes (black) = 3. Probability = 3/8.

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