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The probability of getting a correct answer to a question is \(\frac{x}{12}\). If the probability of not getting the correct answer is \(\frac{2}{3}\), then what is the value of x ?
The probability of getting a correct answer to a question is \(\frac{x}{12}\). If the probability of not getting the correct answer is \(\frac{2}{3}\), then what is the value of x ?
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C) :4.
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