There are 8 area code numbers in the Boston area (351, 978, 617, 857, 339, 781, 508, 774). If a telephone number is chosen at random explain why the probability of if the number to start with 617 is not 1/8.

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2022-08-09

There are 8 area code numbers in the Boston area ( 351 , 978 , 617 , 857 , 339 , 781 , 508 , 774 ). If a telephone number is chosen at random explain why the probability of if the number to start with 617 is not 1/8.

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Ayla Coffey

Ayla Coffey

Beginner2022-08-10Added 8 answers

here as we know that different areas do not have equal population in their location
therefore as proportions are different in all the locations
hence we can not assume that probability of area code is 1/8 which is possible only when all areas have equal population

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