SOLUTION: In a given population of men and women, 40% of the men are married and 30% of the women are married. What percent of the adult population is married?

Question 167402: In a given population of men and women, 40% of the men are married and 30% of the women are married. What percent of the adult population is married?
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In a given population of men and women, 40% of the men are married and 30% of the women are married. What percent of the adult population is married?
40% = 0.40
30% = 0.30
0.40 + 0.30 = 0.70
0.70 = 70%
The percent of adult population married is 70%

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