In a sample of 20 individuals, 13 are of the age category (5-8), 5 are of the age category (8-17), and the remaining are adults, if we select one individual randomly what is the probability that he will be an adult?

In a sample of 20 individuals, 13 are of the age category (5-8), 5 are of the age category (8-17), and the remaining are adults, if we select one individual randomly what is the probability that he will be an adult?

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A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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