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Find the probability that if a person is chosen at random, they have run a red light in the last year.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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A group of people were asked if they had run a red light in the last year. 150 responded "yes", and 231 responded "no".

Find the probability that if a person is chosen at random, they have run a red light in the last year.

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