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There is 25% chance that it rains on any particular day. What is the probability that there is at least one rainy day within a period of 7 days?

A

`1-((1)/(4))^(7)`

B

`((1)/(4))^(7)`

C

`((3)/(7))^(7)`

D

`1-((3)/(4))^(7)`

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D

The prodability of rain in one day `= (25)/(100) = (1)/(4)`
Probability of getting at least one rainy day within a period of 7 days.
` = 1- [1-(1)/(4)]^(7) = 1-[(3)/(4)]^(7)`
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