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In a box, there are 3 red marbles, 3 blue marbles and 7 green marbles. If 2 marbles are picked randomly, find the probability of picking two non-green marbles.

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When picking without replacement, use combinations: favourable $\binom{\text{wanted}}{2}$ over total $\binom{\text{all}}{2}$.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • $\dfrac{3}{26}$
  • $\dfrac{5}{26}$
  • $\dfrac{9}{26}$
  • $\dfrac{7}{26}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The number of non-green marbles is $3+3=6$; the total number of marbles is $3+3+7=13$.
The required probability is $\dfrac{\binom{6}{2}}{\binom{13}{2}}=\dfrac{15}{78}=\dfrac{5}{26}$.
\(\Rightarrow\) Both chosen marbles are from the 6 non-green marbles.
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