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Pamela, Jody, Dawn, Ross, and Carmen each wrote their name on a slip of paper, folded it, and dropped it into a bowl for a gift exchange. Ross drew out a name first. What is the probability that he will not draw his own name? A. 2/5B. 1/4C. 1/5 D. 4/5

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Given data:

The given number of names are n=5.

TEhe expression for the probability that Ross doesn't drew his

name is,

P(R')=4/5

Thus, the option (D) is correct.

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