One book is selected at random. What is the probability of getting a science book?

\frac{2}{9}

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The correct option is A $\frac{1}{3}$
Total science books: $3$
Total Social science books: $3$
Total math books: $1$
Total Langyage books: $2$
Total number of books in bag: $3 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9$
Required probability:
$P = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$

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One book is selected at random. What is the probability of getting a science book?

The correct option is A 13Total science books: 3Total Social science books: 3Total math books: 1Total Langyage books: 2Total number of books in bag: 3+3+1+2=9Required probability:P=39=13

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{3}$
Total science books: $3$
Total Social science books: $3$
Total math books: $1$
Total Langyage books: $2$
Total number of books in bag: $3 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9$
Required probability:
$P = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$