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On the library shelf are: -6 mystery books -5 science books -4 history books -3 adventure books Which event gives you a probability of 2/9?

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Six mystery books, five science books, four history books, and three adventure books add up to 18 books on the shelf.

18 divided by 9 = 2 books >> which equals 1/9 of the shelf

2/9 equals 4 books ...etc

The four history books would equal 2/9 and would be your answer!

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