The total number of candies in the jar is 5 + 7 + 8 = 20.
The number of candies that are not gummy worms is 5 + 7 = 12.
Therefore, the probability that Roger selected a candy that was not a gummy worm is 12/20 = 0.6.
So, the probability in decimal form that the candy Roger selected was not a gummy worm is 0.6.
A candy jar contains several small pieces of candy:
• 5 miniature peanut butter cups
• 7 dark chocolate candy bars
• 8 gummy worms
Roger randomly selected one piece of candy from the jar.
What is the probability in decimal form that the candy Roger selected was NOT a gummy worm?
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