In 2 bags, there are to be put together 5 red and 12 white balls, neither bag being empty. How must the balls be divided so as to give a person who draws 1 ball from either bag- the greatest chance of drawing a red ball ?	Choose one:	A) 1/8	B) 2/8	C) 3/8	D) 4/8	E) 5/8
greatest chance.   1/2*1 +1/2*4/16=5/8   ANSW5/8R:5/8
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In 2 bags, there are to be put together 5 red and 12 white balls, neither bag being empty. How must the balls be divided so as to give a person who draws 1 ball from either bag- the greatest chance of drawing a red ball ?