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24 May, 01:37

There are 200 students in the 8th grade class at Alleghany Middle School. Of these students, 8% play basketball and 14% play soccer. Six students play on both teams. What is the probability that a student plays either basketball or soccer?

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  1. 24 May, 01:45
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    The answer is 19%

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  2. 24 May, 02:03
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    8% play basketball=200*8/100=16 student

    14% play soccer = 200*14/100=28 student

    both team = 6

    P (A∪B) = P (A) + P (B) - P (A∩B)

    =16+28-6

    =38
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