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Number of possible ways to pull out one sheet = 8

Number of ways to pull out a number less than 5 = 4 (1, 2, 3, or 4)

Probability of success = 4/8 = 50%

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Q: Numbers 1-8 are written on a sheet of paper the eight sheets of paper are placed in a bowl If one sheet of paper is selected at random determine the probability that the number is less then 5?
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