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The experimental probability of hearing thunder on any given in Florida is 25%. Out of 1 year (365) days ), about how many days can Floridians predict to hear thunder?

A 91
B 15
C 68
D 25

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If the experimental probability of hearing thunder is 25% the probability is equal to 1/4. So in 365 days you would expect to hear thunder on:

365(1/4)=91.25 days

Which they obviously rounded to just 91 days.
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The answer is A.)
91/365 = 25/100
To be exact, 91.25
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