SOLUTION: 8 3 9 x 8 5 When a number is chosen at random from the six numbers listed above, the probability that this number will be less than 7 is 1/2. Which of the following could be the

Question 102763: 8 3 9 x 8 5
When a number is chosen at random from the six numbers listed above, the probability that this number will be less than 7 is 1/2. Which of the following could be the value of x?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
e) 10
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of selecting a number less than seven is:
numbers less than seven / all the possible numbers
2 / 6 is not equal to 1 / 2
Consider x as a number less than seven:
3 / 6 is equal to 1 / 2
(6)
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