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Question 742049: Hello tutors,
Can you show me how to answer this question?
A population survey shows 40% have high blood pressure, 60% are overweight, 30% have both. What percentage either have high blood pressure or are overweight?
Thank you.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
subtract 30 from both
10+30=40 % are one or the other but not both