Solve the Problem Assume a Population of 78

question 220

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 5 decimal places when necessary.
-The table shows the leading causes of death for one country in a single recent year. $$\begin{array} { l | r } { \text { Cause of Death } } & \text { Deaths } \\\hline \text { Heart Disease } & 164,850 \\\text { Cancer } & 125,600 \\\text { AIDS } & 75,360 \\\text { Stroke } & 47,885 \\\text { Pulmonary Disease } & 44,117 \\\text { Accidents } & 32,185 \\\text { Diabetes } & 18,997 \\\text { Pneumonia } & 17,584 \\\text { Kidney Disease } & 9263\end{array}$$ Assume a population of 78.5 million. What is the empirical probability of death by accident during a single year?

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