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Transcribed Image Text:When a die is rolled, the probability of getting an 8 is
a.
b. 0
с. 1
d.
In a survey of 180 people, 74 were over the age of 64. If a person
is selected at random, what is the probability that the person is
over 64?
16
a.
45
32
b.
37
37
c.
90
53
d.
90
In a classroom of 24 students, there were 20 freshmen. If a student is
selected at random, what is the probability that the student is not a
freshman?
2
а.
3
b.
c.
d.
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