In a certain house of correction, 64% percent of the current population of inmates had recidivated. What is the probability of selecting an inmate at random who had recidivated?
A) .36
B) .64
C) .50
D) .46

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The question is asking for the probability of selecting an inmate at random who had recidivated. We are given that 64% of the current population has recidivated, so the answer is simply .64 or 64%. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

In a Certain House of Correction, 64% Percent of the Current