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A month of the year is chosen at random. What is the probability that the month starts with the letter J or the letter M?

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Answer:

5/12

Explanation:

There are only 5 months that start with J or M, and since the question states "or," we add the 3 Js and 2 Ms.

User Antony Carthy
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Answer:

5/12 chance

Explanation:

take the number of months that start with J and M over the number of months in the year.

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