Question

    TYPE 38

    There are (m + 5) red roses, (m + 8) white roses and

    ‘m’ pink roses in a bag. If the probability of picking a pink rose is 5/16, then find the value of ‘m’.
    A 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 61 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to question, => {m/(m + 5 + m + 8 + m)} = 5/16 => m = 65

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