$A$ box contains $6$ nails and $10$ nuts. Half of the nails and half of the nuts are rusted. If one item is chosen at random,what is the probability that it is rusted or is a nail?

  • A
    $\frac{3}{16}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{16}$
  • C
    $\frac{11}{16}$
  • D
    $\frac{14}{16}$

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