Correct Answer - Option 3 : 16
Given:
Total Pencils = 24
Probability of picking green pencil = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Formula use:
Probability of picking red pencil = \(X\over24\)
Calculation:
Probability of picking red pencil = \(1-{1\over3}\)
Probability of picking red pencil = \({2\over3}\)
We know,
Probability of picking red pencil = \(X\over24\) = \({2\over3}\)
⇒ \(X= {{2×24}\over3}\)
⇒ \(X=2×8\)
⇒ \(X=16\)
Therefore, the probability of picking red pencil is 16.
Hence, the correct answer is 16.