Estimated number of balls of certain type to be picked

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Lets say there are 100 balls in a box. 10 of them are of certain type (Say Red). If 10 balls are selected at random, how can i calculate the average or estimated number of Red balls in this selection?

Does this formula hold true when the scenario is slightly modified: 100 balls are first divided into ten sets, one set is selected at random, a.k.a 10 balls of this set are selected.