If there are 20 rotten eggs and 100 good ones, the probability of selecting a rotten egg is 0.2.

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The correct option is B
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Probability of selecting a rotten egg = $\frac{20}{120}$ = $\frac{1}{6}$

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If there are 20 rotten eggs and 100 good ones, the probability of selecting a rotten egg is 0.2.

The correct option is B False Probability of selecting a rotten egg = 20120 = 16

The correct option is B
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Probability of selecting a rotten egg = $\frac{20}{120}$ = $\frac{1}{6}$