The residents of a small town and the surrounding area are divided over the proposed construction of a sprint car racetrack in the town, as shown in the table on the right. Support Oppose Racetrack Racetrack 744 Live in Town Live in Surrounding Area 1022 2976 6982 A reporter randomly selects a person to interview from a group of residents. If the person selected supports the racetrack, what is the probability that person lives in town? The probability is (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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The residents of a small town and the surrounding area are divided over the proposed construction of a sprint
car racetrack in the town, as shown in the table on the right,
Support Oppose
Racetrack Racetrack
Live in Town
Live in Surrounding
Area
744
1022
2976
6982
A reporter randomly selects a person to interview from a group of residents. If the person selected supports the racetrack, what is the probability that person lives in town?
The probability is
(Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The residents of a small town and the surrounding area are divided over the proposed construction of a sprint car racetrack in the town, as shown in the table on the right, Support Oppose Racetrack Racetrack Live in Town Live in Surrounding Area 744 1022 2976 6982 A reporter randomly selects a person to interview from a group of residents. If the person selected supports the racetrack, what is the probability that person lives in town? The probability is (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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