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During the last hour, a telemarketer dialed 20 numbers and reached 4 busy signals, 3 answering machines, and 13 people. Use this information to determine the empirical probability that the next call will be answered in person.

2006-12-12 08:04:50 · 2 answers · asked by JW 2 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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Favorable outcomes = 13 people answering
Total outcomes = 20 calls attempted

Probability is 13/20
13/20 = 65/100 = 65%

2006-12-12 08:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0 0

I am soo mathematically challenged but my guess would be a pretty good chance if the majority has actually answered the phone.

2006-12-12 16:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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