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In a survey of 200 ladies, it was found that 82 like coffee while 118 dislike it. From these ladies, one is chosen at random. What is the probability that the chosen lady dislikes coffee?

Total number of ladies: 200


Number of ladies who like coffee: 82


Number of ladies who dislike coffee: 118


Probability P() =


Let p( No Coffee) be probability of ladies who dislike coffee


P (No Coffee) =


P (No Coffee) = =


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