SOLUTION: Given P(E) = 0.46, P(F) = 0.49, and P(E and F) = 0.15, what is P(E or F)?

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Question 1186943: Given P(E) = 0.46, P(F) = 0.49, and P(E and F) = 0.15, what is P(E or F)?
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Given P(E) = 0.46, P(F) = 0.49, and P(E and F) = 0.15, what is P(E or F)?
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Use a general probability theory identity / formula


    P(E or F) = P(E) + P(F) - P(E and F) = 0.46 + 0.49 - 0.15 = 0.8.    ANSWER

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