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A veterinarian treated the following animals. 50 dogs, 35 cats, 14 birds, and 4 hamsters. a. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a dog. b. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a cat. c. Find the probability that the next animals treated is NOT a cat.

          A veterinarian treated the following animals. 50 dogs, 35 cats, 14 birds, and 4 hamsters.
a. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a dog.
b. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a cat.
c. Find the probability that the next animals treated is NOT a cat.

A veterinarian treated the following animals. 50 dogs, 35 cats, 14 birds, and 4 hamsters.
a. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a dog.
b. Find the probability that the next animal treated is a cat.
c. Find the probability that the next animals treated is NOT a cat.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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The total number of animals treated is 50 + 35 + 14 + 4 = 103. So, the probability of the next animal being a dog is 50/103. b. Show more…

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