Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. If one of these planets is selected at random, the probability that the selected planet will be rocky is calculated by dividing the number of planets that are considered rocky by the total number of planets. It's given that of the total planets are considered rocky. Therefore, the probability that the selected planet will be rocky is , which is equivalent to .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This represents the probability if of the planets was considered rocky.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This represents the probability if of the planets were considered rocky.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from dividing the total number of planets by the number of planets that are considered rocky.