College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 783: 1

Answer

If one person is randomly selected, the probability that the person is divorced = $\frac{12}{121}$

Work Step by Step

Total number of divorced people = 24 Total number of people = 242 If one person is randomly selected, the probability that the person is divorced = $\frac{Total number of divorced person}{Total number of person}$ = $\frac{24}{242}$ = $\frac{12}{121}$
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