SOLUTION: There are 4 bunnies, 3 cats, 2 dogs, 5 frogs, and 2 birds. If Susan randomly selects one animal, what is the probability that she will not select a dog? Show two different methods

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Question 1173794: There are 4 bunnies, 3 cats, 2 dogs, 5 frogs, and 2 birds. If Susan randomly selects one animal, what is the probability that she will not select a dog? Show two different methods to answer this question.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 animals, and 2 are dogs. P(dog) is 2/16 or 1/8
OR, probability it won't be a dog is 14/16 or 7/8, so probability it is a dog is 1-7/8 or 1/8.