In 120 rolls of a pair of dice, there were 15 doubles. The probability of not getting a double is 0.875.

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The correct option is A
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Probability of getting a double = $\frac{15}{120} = \frac{1}{8} = 0.125$
Probability of not getting a double = $1 - 0.125 = 0.875$

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In 120 rolls of a pair of dice, there were 15 doubles. The probability of not getting a double is 0.875.

The correct option is A True Probability of getting a double = 15120=18=0.125 Probability of not getting a double = 1–0.125=0.875

The correct option is A
True

Probability of getting a double = $\frac{15}{120} = \frac{1}{8} = 0.125$
Probability of not getting a double = $1 - 0.125 = 0.875$