In a class of 35 children, 22 like bananas, 18 like cherries and 13 like strawberries. 7 of them like bananas and cherries. 8 of them like bananas and strawberries.5 of them like cherries and strawberries. They all like at least one of the fruits. What is the probability that a child chosen at random from the class likes cherries only?

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In a class of 35 children, 22 like bananas, 18 like cherries and 13 like strawberries. 7 of them like bananas and cherries. 8 of them like bananas and strawberries.5 of them like cherries and strawberries.

They all like at least one of the fruits.

What is the probability that a child chosen at random from the class likes cherries only?

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