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In a survey, it was found that 30% of the population is using non-biodegradable products while the remaining is using biodegradable products. What is the probability that a person chosen at random uses non-biodegradable products?
Which type of products should be used in a society for its proper development-biodegradable or non-biodegradable ? Justify your answer.

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The correct Answer is:
`=(30)/(100) =(3)/(10)`
Biodegradable products are reusable and cause less pollution, so such products should be used.
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