SOLUTION: During the last hour, a telemarketer dialed 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 204184: During the last hour, a telemarketer dialed 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 Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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probability of success looks like 15 out of 25, so the probability that the next call will be answered by a person is 15/25 = .6
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