Solve the Problem $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ B) $\frac { 1 } { 20 }$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-During a department store sale, 30 shoppers bought only clothing, 5 shoppers bought only towels, and 15 shoppers bought both clothing and towels. If 100 people shopped that day and a shopper is chosen at random, what is the probability that the shopper has bought towels?

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 20 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 }\)

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