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A die was rolled and the empirical probabilities of the six faces in an experiment were 0.15, 0.18, 0.14, 0.17, 0.20 and p for faces 1 to 6 respectively. What is the value of p?

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  • A0.66
  • B-0.34
  • C0.16
  • D0.32

Step-by-Step Solution

All probabilities sum to 1: 0.15+0.18+0.14+0.17+0.20+p = 1, so 0.84 + p = 1, giving p = 0.16.
Answer: C) 0.16

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