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A marble is chosen at random from 6 marbles numbered 1 to 6. Find the probability of getting a marble having number 2 or 6 on it.

A

`(1)/(3)`

B

`(2)/(3)`

C

`(1)/(4)`

D

`(1)/(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`"Here "n(E)=2`
`"and "n(S)=6" [either 2 or 6]"`
`therefore" Required probability "=(2)/(6)=(1)/(3)`
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