SOLUTION: The problem in statistics is given to two students A and B whose chances of solving it are 1/3 and 1/4.What is the probability that the problem will be solved?

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Question 285778: The problem in statistics is given to two students A and B whose chances of solving it are 1/3 and 1/4.What is the probability that the problem will be solved?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is either
1/3*1/4=1/12
or
1/3+1/4=4/12+3/12=7/12