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A bank contains one penny, two quarters, four nickels, and three dimes. What is the probability of selecting a coin that is worth more than five cents but less than 30 cents?
A. 1/5
B. 1/4
C. 1/2
D. 7/10
E. 9/10
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
There are ten coins in the bank (1 penny + 2 quarters + 4 nickels + 3 dimes). The two quarters and three dimes are each worth more than five cents but less than 30 cents, so the probability of selecting one of these coins is 5/10 or 1/2.
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