In the word MISSISSIPPI, which fraction could be used to describe the number of I's?
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Answer:
C)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Number of freshmen = 3
Number of sophomores =3
Number of juniors =3
Number of seniors = 3
The team's captain is randomly selected from any grade level.
To find the the probability that a freshman will not be selected as captain.
Solution:
Total number of members in the team = = 12
Probability that a freshman will be selected as captain will be:
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Reducing to simple fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by 3.
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Thus, probability that a freshman will not be selected as captain will be given as:
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Taking LCD.
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Subtracting the numerators.
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