In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. A lottery is drawn at random. W

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In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?

Options:

A . \(\frac{1}{10}\)

B . \(\frac{2}{5}\)

C . \(\frac{2}{7}\)

D . \(\frac{5}{7}\)

Answer: Option C

P (getting a prize) = \(\frac{10}{(10+25)}=\frac{10}{35}=\frac{2}{7}.\)

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