Question

about 8% of the u.s. population catches the flu each season. assuming everyone has equal probability of catching the flu, about what are the chances of catching the flu in a given season? a 1 in 18 b 1 in 80 c 1 in 8 d 1 in 12

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to fraction

8% = $\frac{8}{100}=\frac{2}{25}\approx\frac{1}{12.5}\approx\frac{1}{12}$

Answer:

D. 1 in 12