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In a survey of 364 children aged 19-36 months , it was found that 91 liked to eat potato chips . If a child is selected at random , the probability that he/she does not like to eat potato chips is

A

`(1)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(3)/(4)`

D

`(4)/(5)`

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C
Total number of children = 364 .
Number of children who like to eat potato chips = 91.
Number of children who do not like to eat potato chips = (364-91) = 273.
Required probability = `(273)/(364) = (3)/(4)`.
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