SOLUTION: if the probability of a train being on time is 3/8 and the probability of the train being early is 5/13, then what is the probability of the train being late? im so confused pls

Question 849979: if the probability of a train being on time is 3/8 and the probability of the train being early is 5/13, then what is the probability of the train being late?
im so confused pls help

Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are only three possibilities : on time, early, or late.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
P(on time + early + late) = 1
P(late) =

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