Estimate the Indicated Probability $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Estimate the indicated probability.
-The Amboy Kennel Club has held an annual dog show for the last 48 years. During this time the Winner of ʺBest of Showʺ has been an Alaskan Malamute 24 times, a Great Pyrenees 3 times, and An Siberian Husky 21 times. Determine the empirical probability that the next winner of ʺBest of Showʺ will be a Great Pyrenees.

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• C) 1
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 8 }\)

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