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If a month is selected at random in a year, then find the probability that the month is either March or September.

A

`(1)/(12)`

B

`(1)/(6)`

C

`(3)/(4)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
P(March or September)
`(2)/("Total number of months in a year")`
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