Compute Empirical Probability Solve the Problem. Round to the Nearest Hundredth of a Hundredth

question 82

Multiple Choice

Compute Empirical Probability
Solve the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth of a percent if needed.
-During July in Jacksonville, Florida, it is not uncommon to have afternoon thunderstorms. On average, 8.7 days have afternoon thunderstorms. What is the probability that a randomly selected day in July will not
Have a thunderstorm?

• A)71.94%
• B)71.00%
• C)28.06%
• D)91.30%

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