A bee lands on a random point on a ruler edge. find the probability that the point is between 3 and 5. a. 1/6B.2/11C.1/4D.5/12

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A bee lands on a random point on a ruler edge. find the probability that the point is between 3 and 5.

a. 1/6B.2/11C.1/4D.5/12

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12 equal 1-inch intervals on a 12-inch ruler. Between 3 and 5 inch markings, there are two 1-inch intervals.

(2)/(12) =(1)/(6)

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Assuming a 12 inch ruler, that's 2 inches out of 12 or

$\frac 1 6$

Choice A

Rob Charlton answered Nov 7, 2019

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