SOLUTION: Need help: Suppose P(C) = .048, P(M ∩ C) = .044, and P(M u C) = .524. Find the indicated probability. P(M') A) .528 B) .520 C) .480 D) .472

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Question 202078: Need help:
Suppose P(C) = .048, P(M ∩ C) = .044, and P(M u C) = .524. Find the indicated probability.
P(M')
A) .528
B) .520
C) .480
D) .472
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Suppose P(C) = .048, P(M ∩ C) = .044, and P(M u C) = .524. Find the indicated probability.
P(M')
A) .528
B) .520
C) .480
D) .472
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P(M or C) = P(M) + P(C) - P(M and C)
Substitute to solve for P(M)
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0.524 = P(M) + 0.045 - 0.44
P(M) = 0.524 + 0.44 - 0.045
P(M) = 0.919
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Cheers,
Stan H.