Question

a box contains ten cards labeled j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, and s. one card will be randomly chosen. what is the probability of choosing a letter from n to q? write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total and favorable outcomes

Total cards: 10 (J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S).
Favorable (N to Q): N, O, P, Q → 4 cards.

Step2: Calculate probability

Probability = $\frac{\text{Favorable}}{\text{Total}}$ = $\frac{4}{10}$. Simplify: $\frac{4 \div 2}{10 \div 2}$ = $\frac{2}{5}$.

Answer:

$\frac{2}{5}$