In a recent year, of the 300,000,000 inhabitants in the United States, 500 were awarded in the Lotto. What is the probability that a randomly selected person in the United States will be awarded in the Lotto?

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7) In a recent year, of the 300,000,000 inhabitants in the United States, 500 were awarded in the Lotto. What is the probability that a randomly selected person in the United States will be awarded in the Lotto?

 

8) If you select a person at random, find the probability that his birthday is March 12. * Remember that a year brings 365 days.

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