Question

    In a lottery, there are 16 prizes and 20 blanks.

    A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?
    A 1/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4/9 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) = 16/(16 + 20) = 16/36 = 4/9.

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