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According to the National Climatic Data Center, Miami, Florida experienced 138 days of measurable precipitation (rain) in 1995. By comparison, the weather station at Phoenix, Arizona reported 31 days of precipitation during the same year. Neither amount of precipitation was considered unusual for these two cities.
a. A day is selected randomly for a pleasure trip to Miami. What is the probability that it will rain while you are there?
b. A day is selected randomly for a pleasure trip to Phoenix. What is the probability that it will rain while you are there?
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According to the National Climatic Data Center, Miami, Florida experienced 138 days of measurable precipitation (rain) in 1995. By comparison, the weather station at Phoenix, Arizona reported 31 days of precipitation during the same year. Neither amount of precipitation was considered ...
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