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In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. What is the probability of winning a prize?
A10/25
B10/35
C25/35
D15/35
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10/35
Total outcomes = 10 + 25 = 35. Favorable outcomes = 10. Probability = 10/35 = 2/7.
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