Probability decrease after removing balls

Probability decrease after removing balls

Secondary 2
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A bag contains 30 balls, of which \(x\) are black. After 6 black balls are removed, the probability of black decreases by \(\frac{1}{10}\). One ball is selected at random. Find \(x\).[2]

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