SOLUTION: The probability of A winning the race is 1/5 and the probability of B winning the race is 1/4. Find the probability that neither should win

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Question 934886: The probability of A winning the race is 1/5 and the probability of B winning the race is 1/4. Find the probability that neither should win
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(neither) = 1 - P(either) = 1 - (1/5 + 1//4) = 1- 9/20 = 11/20