Question

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?
\\(\frac{5}{24}\\)
\\(\frac{1}{6}\\)
\\(\frac{1}{4}\\)
\\(\frac{5}{12}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Count total months

There are 12 months in a year.

Step2: Count months starting with J or M

Months starting with J are January, June, July. Months starting with M are March, May. So there are 5 months.

Step3: Calculate probability

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

Answer:

$\frac{5}{12}$