SOLUTION: About 11% of the population is allergic to pollen. If two people are randomly selected, what is the probability both are allergic to pollen? What is the probability at least one is

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Question 840234: About 11% of the population is allergic to pollen. If two people are randomly selected, what is the probability both are allergic to pollen? What is the probability at least one is allergic to pollen? a)The probability that both will be allergic to pollen is? b)The probability that at least one is allergic to pollen?
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Hi,

About 11% of the population is allergic to pollen. (89% not allergic)

If two people are randomly selected, 

 a)The probability that both will be allergic to pollen is? .11%2A.11

 b)The probability that at least one is allergic to pollen? 

 1 - P(neither are) = 1+-+.89%2A.89