SOLUTION: Given that P(A or B) = 1/5, P(A) = 1/6, and P(A and B) = 1/8, find P(B) 29/120 59/120 19/240 19/120

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Question 844351: Given that P(A or B) = 1/5, P(A) = 1/6, and P(A and B) = 1/8, find P(B)
29/120
59/120
19/240
19/120

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent P(B)
|Multiplying thru by 120so as all denominators = 1
20 + 120x - 15 = 24
120x = 19
x = 19/120
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