SOLUTION: The Smith family bought 25 raffles tickets for a drawing sponsored by the Boys' Club. If 1000 tickets were sold, which fraction represents the Smith's chance of winning?

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Question 217551: The Smith family bought 25 raffles tickets for a drawing sponsored by the Boys' Club. If 1000 tickets were sold, which fraction represents the Smith's chance of winning?
Answer by rfer(12662) About Me  (Show Source):
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25/1000=1/40=.025=2.5%