$A$ box contains $5$ red,$8$ white,and $4$ green balls. If a ball is drawn at random from the box,find the probability that the ball drawn is red.

  • A
    $\frac{7}{17}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{17}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{17}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{11}$

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