In a recent survey of 619 Salinas residents, 437 stated they experienced significant traffic delays within the last month. 1. If one of the 619 residents is selected at random, what is the probability they have experienced delays? 2. If one of the 619 residents is selected at random, what is the probability they did not experience delays?

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In a recent survey of 619 Salinas residents, 437 stated they experienced significant traffic delays within
the last month.
1. If one of the 619 residents is selected at random, what is the probability they have experienced
delays?
2. If one of the 619 residents is selected at random, what is the probability they did not experience
delays?
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Given:

Total number of Salinas  residents = 619

The number of residents who experienced delays = 437

It means, 

The number of residents who did not experience delays= 619-437 = 182

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