John has 10 pairs of white socks and 1 pair of blue socks in his drawer. There are no other socks in the drawer. Without looking, he takes 1 pair out of the drawer. What are his chances of choosing a white pair of socks?

John has 10 pairs of white socks and 1 pair of blue socks in his drawer. There are no other socks in the drawer. Without looking, he takes 1 pair out of the drawer. What are his chances of choosing a white pair of socks?

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