document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1118919>Question 1118919</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> #31 A study conducted by the Corrections Department of a certain state revealed that 163,877 people out of a total adult population of 1,778,179 were under correctional supervision (on probation, parole, or in jail). What is the probability that a person selected at random from the adult population in that state is under correctional supervision? (Round your answer to four decimal places.)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(number under correctional supervision) divided by (total population):<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Your calculator can get the answer as easily as mine.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then, as directed, round the answer to 4 decimal places. </SPAN>\n" );
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