Probability that a Randomly Selected American Lives in WA
Essay. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the total 2008 U.S. population was 303,824,640. The chart below summarizes the 2008 population for five U.S. States.
State 2008 Population
Missouri 5,911,605
Pennsylvania 12,448,279
Tennessee 6,214,888
Utah 2,736,424
Washington 6,549,224
SOURCE: U. S. Census Bureau
What is the probability that a randomly selected U.S. resident did not live in Washington? Show step by step work. Round solution to the nearest thousandth.