In a certain college,$4 \%$ of men and $1 \%$ of women are taller than $1.8 \ m$. Also,$60 \%$ of students are women. If a student selected at random is found to be taller than $1.8 \ m$,then the probability that the student is a woman is: (in $/ 11$)

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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