Find the Indicated Probability $\frac { 1 } { 6 }$

question 133

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated probability. Round your answer to 6 decimal places when necessary.
-On a multiple choice test, each question has 6 possible answers. If you make a random guess on the first question, what is the probability that you are correct?

• A) 6
• B) 1
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) 0

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