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30 August, 07:39

The probability that a college freshman takes a math class the first semester is 0.75. The

probability that a college freshman takes an English class the first semester is 0.70. The

probability that a college freshman takes both a math class and an English class the first

semester is 0.60. Find the probability that a college freshman takes a math class or an English

class the first semester.

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  1. 30 August, 07:42
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    0.85

    Explanation:

    Using the addition law of probability which states that for two events A and B, the probability that A or B will occur is the sum of their individual probabilities minus the probability that both A and B will occur. The addition rule is given by the formula:

    P (A or B) = P (A ∪ B) = P (A) + P (B) - P (A ∩ B)

    Let probability that a college freshman takes a math class the first semester = P (A) = 0.75

    probability that a college freshman takes an English class the first semester = P (B) = 0.70

    probability that a college freshman takes both a math class and an English class the first semester = P (A ∩ B) = 0.60

    the probability that a college freshman takes a math class or an English class the first semester = P (A ∪ B) = P (A or B)

    Therefore, P (A or B) = P (A ∪ B) = P (A) + P (B) - P (A ∩ B) = 0.75 + 0.7 - 0.6 = 0.85

    P (A or B) = 0.85
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