Answer:
0.40
Step-by-step explanation:
Members who run only long distance = 8%
So, probability that a member will run only long distance = P(A) = 0.08
Members who compete only in field events = 32%
So, probability that a member will compete only in field events = P(B) 0.32
Members who are sprinters = 12%
So, probability that a member is sprinter = P(C) 0.12
We have to calculate the probability that a randomly chosen team member runs only long-distance or competes only in field events. i.e we have to find P(A or B). Since these events cannot occur at the same time, we can write:
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
Using the values, we get:
P(A or B) = 0.08 + 0.32 = 0.40
Thus, the probability that a randomly chosen team member runs only long-distance or competes only in field events is 0.40
