SOLUTION: During the last hour, a telemarketer dials 25 numbers and reached 7 busy signals, 3 answering machines, and 15 people. Use this information to determine the empirical probability

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Question 200101: During the last hour, a telemarketer dials 25 numbers and reached 7 busy signals, 3 answering machines, and 15 people. Use this information to determine the empirical probability that the next call will be answered in person.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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success/total calls=15/25=3/5=.6=60% success in the next call being answered by a person.