Probability

The 35-member Science Club is meeting to choose a student government representative.  The members decide that the
representative, who will be chosen at random, cannot be any of the 3 officers of the club.  What is the probability that
James, who is a member of the club but not an officer, will be chosen?
A.)  0
B.)  4/35
C.)  1/35
D.)  1/3
E.)  1/32
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                            number of successes
Probability  =  -----------------------
                           number of possibilities

If you remove the 3 officers of the club, there are 32 "possibilities".  One member chosen would be considered a "success".

                          1 member chosen
Probability  =  ------------------
                          32 total members

E.)  1/32

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