About 34% of people are expected to be infected by the flu this season. What is the risk that a randomly selected person will be infected by the flu?
A) 34
B) 0.34
C) 0.66
D) 66
E) 1 divided by the population size

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The risk of being infected by the flu is the probability of being infected, which is given as a percentage in the question. To convert this percentage to a probability, we must divide by 100, which gives us 0.34 or 34%. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

About 34% of People Are Expected to Be Infected by the Flu