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12 packets of salt , each marked 2 kg , actually contained the following weights (in kg) of salt :
1.950 , 2.020 , 2.060 , 1.980 , 2.030 , 1.970,
`2.040 , 1.990 , 1.985 , 2.025 , 2.000 , 1.980.
Out of these packets , one packet is chosen at random .
What is the probability that the chosen packet contains more than 2 kg of salt ?

A

`(7)/(12)`

B

`(5)/(12)`

C

`(1)/(2)`

D

`(1)/(3)`

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