Question

a box contains 5 billiard balls, 3 red and 2 white. what is the probability of getting a red ball?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Probability Formula

The probability of an event \( E \) is given by \( P(E)=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of possible outcomes}} \).

Step2: Identify Favorable and Total Outcomes

• Number of favorable outcomes (red balls) = 3.
• Total number of possible outcomes (total balls) = 5.

Step3: Calculate Probability

Using the formula, \( P(\text{red})=\frac{3}{5} \).

Answer:

\(\frac{3}{5}\) (corresponding to the option with \( \frac{3}{5} \))