In a certain lot, there are 16 white, 7 red, 8 blue, and 9 black cars. You randomly pick a set of ke

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    In a certain lot, there are 16 white, 7 red, 8 blue, and 9 black cars. You randomly pick a set of keys to one of the cars. What is the probability of choosing a set of keys to a blue car?

    Our total cars are:
    Total Cars = White Cars + Red Cars + Blue Cars = Black Cars
    Total Cars = 16 + 7 + 8 + 9
    Total Cars = 40

    P(Blue) = Blue Cars / Total Cars
    P(Blue) = 8/40

    Using our fraction simplify calculator, we get:
    P(Blue) = 1/5
     

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