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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3. Find the probability of…

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3. Find the probability of selecting at random, a girl from the class
  • A.
    (frac{1}{8})
  • B.
    (frac{1}{3})
  • C.
    (frac{3}{8})
  • D.
    (frac{3}{5})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

ratio of boys to girls = 5:3
total = 5 + 3 = 8
Pr(girl) = (frac{3}{8})