The total number of students surveyed is 20 + 12 + 10 + 8 + 6 + 4 = 60.
Therefore, the probability of selecting a student with blue eyes is 20/60 = 1/3.
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Question
In his class, Dale conducted a survey to observe the distribution of eye color. The results are summarized as follows:
Eye Color Number of Students
blue 20
brown 12
green 10
amber 8
hazel 6
gray 4
If a student is randomly chosen from this group, what is the chance of selecting a student with blue eyes? Write your answer in the simplest form of a fraction.(1 point)
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