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A TV remote has keys for channels 0-9. If you selected one key at random.

a. What is the probability that you press channel 3?

b. What is the probability that you press a key for a even number channel? (Assume 0 is even)

c. What is the probability that you press a key for a number less than 7?

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The probability of pressing certain keys on a TV remote is discussed.

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Total Buttons = 10 ( since there are 0-9)

a) Prob of pressing channel 3 = 1/10 ( since ...

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