according to mediamark research, 86 million out of 179 million adults in the united states correct their vision by using prescription eyeglasses, bifocals, or contact lenses.
what is the probability that an adult selected at random from the adult population uses corrective lenses? decimal form rounded to 3 places

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according to mediamark research, 86 million out of 179 million adults in the united states correct their vision by using prescription eyeglasses, bifocals, or contact lenses. 
what is the probability that an adult selected at random from the adult population uses corrective lenses? decimal form rounded to 3 places

mathmale · Answer

Here you have the "population proportion," p, which is defined by
         No. of "successes"
p=---------------------
        No. in population

Please find p.

anonymous · Answer

.480?

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale

mathmale · Answer

It appears that you've divided 86 by 179, obtaining 0.480.  Yes, that's the "probability" that you were looking for.  Good going!

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

mathmale · Answer

My pleasure!  Hope to see you again on OpenStudy!  If you have other questions, please post them in the usual way and tag me.