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On the last math test in Decker's class, 17 out of 25 students scored an 80 or higher. Which

percent is closest to the experimental probability that a student selected at random will
score an 80 or higher on the next test?

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Answer: 68%

Reasoning: To find the experimental probability, we divide the number of students that scored an 80 or higher by the total number of students, so 17/25

17/25 = 0.68 x 100 = 68%
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