SOLUTION: A person is chosen at random from a room that contains 10 men and 6 women. What is the probability that a woman is chosen?

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Question 834581: A person is chosen at random from a room that contains 10 men and 6 women. What is the probability that a woman is chosen?
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P(man)=10%2F%2810%2B6%29=10%2F16=5%2F8
P(woman)=6%2F%2810%2B6%29=6%2F16=3%2F8