a month of the year is chosen at random. what is the probability that the month starts with the letter j or…

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?\no $\frac{5}{24}$\no $\frac{1}{6}$\no $\frac{1}{4}$\no $\frac{5}{12}$

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?\no $\frac{5}{24}$\no $\frac{1}{6}$\no $\frac{1}{4}$\no $\frac{5}{12}$

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Count total months

There are 12 months in a year.

Step2: Count favorable months

Months starting with J are January, June, July (3 months). Months starting with M are March, May (2 months). So there are 3 + 2 = 5 favorable months.

Step3: Calculate probability

Probability = $\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}=\frac{5}{12}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{12}$