SOLUTION: Susan has allergic reactions when she eats blueberries or cranberries. In a box of 30 assorted bagels, 8 contain cranberries, 4 have both, and 10 have neither. What is the probabil
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Question 420723: Susan has allergic reactions when she eats blueberries or cranberries. In a box of 30 assorted bagels, 8 contain cranberries, 4 have both, and 10 have neither. What is the probability that a bagel chosen at random would not contain blueberries or cranberries and be safe for Susan to eat?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Susan has allergic reactions when she eats blueberries or cranberries.
In a box of 30 assorted bagels, 8 contain cranberries, 4 have both, and 10 have neither. What is the probability that a bagel chosen at random would not contain blueberries or cranberries and be safe for Susan to eat?
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Since 10 have neither the probability is 10/30 = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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