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Find the probability of this event. Enter the answer as a fraction in simplest form, as a decimal to the

nearest hundredth, and as a percent to the nearest whole number.
You choose a movie CD at random from a case containing 2 comedy CDs, 9 science fiction CDs, and
3 adventure CDs. The CD is not a comedy.
The probability of not picking a comedy from the case as a fraction is
The probability of not picking a comedy from the case as a decimal is
The probability of not picking a comedy from the case as a percent is
%.

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Answer:

Fraction- 12/14 (6/7)

Decimal- 0.85 or 0.86 (depending if you want to round up)

Percent- 85%

Explanation:

Add all of the CD's that arent comedy then put the total number of CD's below. And then take 12/14 and apply it as a decimal and percent and also simplify it if needed.

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