SOLUTION: In a batch of 960 calculators 8 were found to be defective. What is the probability that a calculator chosen at random will be defective? Write the probability as a percent. Round

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Question 1141526: In a batch of 960 calculators 8 were found to be defective. What is the probability that a calculator chosen at random will be defective? Write the probability as a percent. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if necessary.
Answer by ikleyn(52858) About Me  (Show Source):
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The probability is  P = 8%2F960 = 0.008333... = 0.8% (rounded as requested)