Question

    In a lottery, there are 12 prizes and 16 blanks.

    A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?
    A 1/6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    P (getting a prize) = 12/(12 + 16) = 12/38 = 3/7.

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