SOLUTION: The probability that a family owns a washing machine is .68, that it owns a DVD player is .81, and that it owns both a washing machine and a DVD player is .58. What is the probabi

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Question 919623: The probability that a family owns a washing machine is .68, that it owns a DVD player is .81, and that it owns both a washing machine and a DVD player is .58. What is the probability that a randomly selected family owns a washing machine or a DVD player?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)
P(family owns a washing machine or a DVD player) = .68 + .81 - .58 = .91 0r 91%

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