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If 8 girls brought a lunch box and 6 boys didnt what is the probability of a student bringing one.

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Answer:

0.57 or 4÷7

Explanation:

p(event)=n( possible event) ÷ total n(sample space)

total n(sample space) =6+8 =14

n( possible event) =8

p(a student bringing one) = 8 ÷ 14

= 4 ÷ 7 or 0.57(dp)

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