Question

    In a lottery, there are 8 prizes and 20 blanks. A

    lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?
    A 2/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1/6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    P (getting a prize) = 8/(8 + 20) = 8/28 = 2/7.

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