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The probability of being attacked by a shark is approximately 1 in 4,000,000. The probability of being struck by lightning is approximately 1 in 80,000. How many times more likely is it to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark?
a. 5
Selected: b. 50This answer is incorrect.
c. 320,000,000,000
d. 500
Answered by Steve
4000000/80000 = 400/8 = 50

You are correct. Either the answer key is wrong, or there's a typo in the problem.
Answered by .
That is what I had and the question is online but it was marked incorrectly, now I have 50% in that test.
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And Thank You
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