SOLUTION: Eight marbles numbered from 1 to 8 are placed in a jar. If one marble is selected at random, find the probability that it is not marble number 6.

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Question 903956: Eight marbles numbered from 1 to 8 are placed in a jar. If one marble is selected at random, find the probability that it is not marble number 6.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 1 - P(is 6) = 1-1/8 = 7/8