In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem on probability from the provided options.

Q: Problem: a bag consists of 30 marbles , of which 5 are blue , 9 are red , and the remainder are white . if lisa is to select a marble from the bag at random , what is the probability that the marble will be red or white ? 
Options: a ) 5 / 6 , b ) 2 / 4 , c ) 1 / 4 , d ) 1 / 8 , e ) 1 / 16

A: a
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Q: Problem: wink , inc . follows a certain procedure that requires two tasks to be finished independently in order for a job to be done . on any given day , there is a 3 / 8 probability that task 1 will be completed on time , and a 3 / 5 probability that task 2 will be completed on time . on a certain day , what is the probability that task 1 will be completed on time , but task 2 will not ? 
Options: a ) 1 / 20 , b ) 3 / 40 , c ) 13 / 40 , d ) 3 / 20 , e ) 13 / 22

A: d
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Q: Problem: a bag consists of 20 marbles , of which 5 are blue , 9 are red , and the remainder are white . if lisa is to select a marble from the bag at random , what is the probability that the marble will be red or white ? 
Options: a ) 3 / 4 , b ) 2 / 4 , c ) 1 / 4 , d ) 1 / 8 , e ) 1 / 16

A:
a
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