SOLUTION: The probability that a visit to the school clinic is neither due to dental reasons for medical reasons is 35%. Of those coming to the clinic, 30% are due to medical reasons and 40%

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Question 1175614: The probability that a visit to the school clinic is neither due to dental reasons for medical reasons is 35%. Of those coming to the clinic, 30% are due to medical reasons and 40% are due to dental reasons. What is the probability that a visit to the school clinic is due to both dental and medical reasons?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ikleyn:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
 .30(medical)  .40(dental) 
the 'other' being .35 makes no sense-all options together ≠  100% 
disregarding that info:
P(D and M) = (.30)(.40)

Wish You the Best in your Studies.


Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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As your post is worded,  printed,  posted and presented,  it  MAKES  no  SENSE.

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