According to Mediamark Research, 86 million out of 179 million adults in the United States correct their vision by using prescription eyeglasses, bifocals, or contact lenses. (Some respondents use more than one type.) What is the probability that an adult selected at random from the adult population uses corrective lenses? Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

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The probability is calculated by dividing the number of adults using corrective lenses (86 million) by the total number of adults (179 million), which equals approximately 0.480.

According to Mediamark Research, 86 Million Out of 179 Million