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The probability that you randomly draw a short straw is 3/20.How many short straws would you expect out of a group of 40 ?

User Klikerko
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5 votes

Answer:

6

Explanation:

User Scrobi
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

probabily of drawing short straw is 3/20

3/20 is also equivalent to 6/40, by multiplying 2 in compnendo and dividendo,

so probabily of 6/40 denotes condition of getting fav short straw out of 40 is `6` !

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