4.31 A multiple-choice question on a test has five answers. If Dianne chooses one answer based on "pure guess," what is the probability that her answer is a. correct? b. wrong? Do these two probabilities add up to 1.0? If yes, why?

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4.31 A multiple-choice question on a test has five answers. If Dianne chooses one answer based on "pure
guess," what is the probability that her answer is
a. correct?
b. wrong?
Do these two probabilities add up to 1.0? If yes, why?
Transcribed Image Text:4.31 A multiple-choice question on a test has five answers. If Dianne chooses one answer based on "pure guess," what is the probability that her answer is a. correct? b. wrong? Do these two probabilities add up to 1.0? If yes, why?
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