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Mohit is a teacher and he teach some students in two (Morning & evening) slots. There are 5 boys and ‘x’ girls in morning slot, while there are ‘x’ boys and 8 girls in evening slot. If one student is chosen at random from any slot, then the probability of being girl is 5/9. Which of the following can be the value of ‘x’?
I. 10
II. 4
III. 3
IV. 5
V. 6

A Only I

B Only V

C Both I and IV

D Both II and III

E Both I and II

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