SOLUTION: The probability of passing the math class of Professor Jones is 62%, the probability of passing Professor Smith's class is 34%, and the probability of passing both is 30. What i

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Question 1152570: The probability of passing the math class of Professor Jones is 62%, the probability of passing Professor Smith's class is 34%, and the probability of passing both is 30.
What is the probability of passing one or the other?

Found 2 solutions by VFBundy, ikleyn:
Answer by VFBundy(438)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = prob. of passing Jones' class
B = prob. of passing Smith's class

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A)*P(B)

P(A or B) = 0.62 + 0.34 - 0.30

P(A or B) = 0.66

Answer by ikleyn(53765)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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            The correct solution is as follows:


A = prob. of passing Jones' class
B = prob. of passing Smith's class

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)

P(A or B) = 0.62 + 0.34 - 0.30

P(A or B) = 0.66

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Notice the difference between my solution and the solution by the tutor @VBFBundy in the 3-rd line.



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