Frank has a jar filled with 200 old dimes. Suppose he selects a dime from the jar without looking. There is a 20% chance that he will draw a dime from the 1960s. How many 1960s dimes are in Frank's jar? Explain your thinking. *

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Frank has a jar filled with 200 old dimes. Suppose he selects a dime from
the jar without looking. There is a 20% chance that he will draw a dime from
the 1960s. How many 1960s dimes are in Frank's jar? Explain your thinking.
Transcribed Image Text:Frank has a jar filled with 200 old dimes. Suppose he selects a dime from the jar without looking. There is a 20% chance that he will draw a dime from the 1960s. How many 1960s dimes are in Frank's jar? Explain your thinking.
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