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Marla believes she has a 3/8 probability of being selected to head a committee. What is the probability that she won't be selected to head the committee? A) 3/8 B) 1/2 C) 5/8 D) 3/4
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Marla believes she has a 3/8 probability of being selected to head a committee. What is the probability that she won't be selected to head the committee?

A) 3/8
B) 1/2
C) 5/8
D) 3/4

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The only other outcome than being selected is not being selected so it must be 5/8 as 5/8+3/8=8/8 or 1
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