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If a person is selected at random, find the probability that the person is under 60 but over 39 years.

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0.25

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0.50

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0.66

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0.75

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Solution

The correct option is C $0.66$
Total no. of workers $= 38 + 27 + 86 + 48 + 3 = 202$
Number of worker's age between $39 - 60 = 86 + 48 + 3 = 137$
$P (E) = \frac{137}{202} = 0.675$

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