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 662555: 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
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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
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Ans: P = 8/960 = 0.0083
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Stan H.