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\(\{-10, -6, -5, -4, -2.5, -1, 0, 2.5, 4, 6, 7, 10\}\)

A number is to be selected at random from the set above. What is the probability that the number selected will be a solution of the equation \((x-5)(x+10)(2x-5)=0?\)

A. \(\dfrac1{12}\)

B. \(\dfrac16\)

C. \(\dfrac14\)

D. \(\dfrac13\)

E. \(\dfrac12\)

Answer: B

Source: GMAT Prep