The following are six random outcomes for a sample space: -1,-3,-3,-2,-5,and -6.What is the probability of selecting a -3 in this example?
A) 1/6
B) 2/6
C) -2/6
D) -3/6

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There are a total of six possible outcomes and two of them result in selecting a -3, hence the probability of selecting a -3 is 2/6, which simplifies to 1/3 or approximately 0.33. Therefore, option B) is the correct choice.

The Following Are Six Random Outcomes for a Sample Space