SOLUTION: A box of 2dozen pencils contain 8 with broken points. What is the probability of picking one pencil without a broken point?
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Question 774150: A box of 2dozen pencils contain 8 with broken points. What is the probability of picking one pencil without a broken point?
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Answer: 16/24 = 2/3
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