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12. If a letter is selected at random from the word ‘‘Mississippi,’’ find the
probability that it is an ‘‘s.’’
1
a.
8
1
b.
2
3
c.
11
4
d.
11

13. When a die is rolled, the probability of getting an 8 is
1
a.
6
b. 0
c. 1
1
d. 1
2

14. In a survey of 180 people, 74 were over the age of 64. If a person
is selected at random, what is the probability that the person is
over 64?
16
a.
45
32
b.
37
37
c.
90
53
d.
90
15. In a classroom of 24 students, there were 20 freshmen. If a student is
selected at random, what is the probability that the student is not a
freshman?

2
a.
3