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A month is selected at random in a year. Find the probability that it is either January or June.

A

`(1)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(3)`

C

`(1)/(6)`

D

`(1)/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Required Probability = Probability (it being January)+Probability (it being june)
`-(1)/(12)+(1)/(12)-(1)/(6).`
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