Math Problem Statement
Tom invites Maggie for a party. Maggie knows that on her way to Tom's house, she will come across 4 lanes. There are five houses at the end of each lane. One of the five houses is Tom's. What is the probability that the first house that Maggie checks is not Tom's?
Options are : 1/20,19/20,37/40,3/40
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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