The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3. Find the probability of selecting at random, a girl from the class
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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})