In a box there are 8 red, 7 blue, and 6 green balls, one ball is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green? a. 1/5 b. 3/4 c. 7/19 d. 8/21 e. 9/21

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In a box there are 8 red, 7 blue, and 6 green balls, one ball is picked up
randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green?
a. 1/5
b. 3/4
c. 7/19
d. 8/21
e. 9/21
Transcribed Image Text:In a box there are 8 red, 7 blue, and 6 green balls, one ball is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green? a. 1/5 b. 3/4 c. 7/19 d. 8/21 e. 9/21
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