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In a group of 60 persons , 35 like coffee. Out of this group , If one person is chosen at random. What is the probability that he or she does not like coffee?

Total number of members in a group: 60


Number of members who like coffee in the group: 35


Number of members who dislike coffee in the group: 60 – 35 = 25


Probability P() =


Let p(No coffee) be probability of a member who dislikes the coffee


P (No coffee) =


P (No coffee) = =

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