There are $2$ shelves. One shelf has $5$ Physics and $3$ Biology books,and the other has $4$ Physics and $2$ Biology books. What is the probability of drawing a Physics book?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{31}{48}$
  • C
    $\frac{9}{14}$
  • D
    $\frac{9}{38}$

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