In a survey, 205 people indicated they prefer cats, 160 indicated they prefer dogs, and 40 indicated they don’t enjoy either pet. Find the probability that if a person is chosen at random, they prefer cats.

In a survey, 205 people indicated they prefer cats, 160 indicated they prefer dogs, and 40 indicated they don’t enjoy either pet. Find the probability that if a person is chosen at random, they prefer cats.

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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