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8 cities, including Memphis, are finalists to be chosen to host a political convention. Exactly one city will be chosen to host the convention. What is the probability that Memphis is not chosen?
1) The probability that any one of the 8 cities does not win the competition is \(\frac{7}{8}\).
2) The probability that Memphis wins the competition is \(\frac{1}{8}\).
The OA is D
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See this: https://www.beatthegmat.com/mgmat-cat-6-t81455.htmlBTGmoderatorLU wrote:Source: Manhattan Prep
8 cities, including Memphis, are finalists to be chosen to host a political convention. Exactly one city will be chosen to host the convention. What is the probability that Memphis is not chosen?
1) The probability that any one of the 8 cities does not win the competition is \(\frac{7}{8}\).
2) The probability that Memphis wins the competition is \(\frac{1}{8}\).
The OA is D
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