Question

Frank has a chance of receiving an A grade in statistics, a chance of receiving an A grade in geology, and a chance of receiving A grades in both statistics and geology. Find the probability that he receives an A in statistics or geology (or both). Write your answer as a decimal (not as a percentage).

Answer 1

Complete Question:

Frank has a 41% chance of receiving an A grade in statistics, a 36% chance of receiving an A grade in geology, and a 23% chance of receiving A grades in both statistics and geology. Find the probability that he receives an A in statistics or geology (or both) Write your answer as a decimal (not as a percentage).

Answer:

The probability that he receives an A in statistics or geology (or both) is:

0.54

Step-by-step explanation:

Probability of receiving an A grade in statistics = 41% or 0.41

Probability of receiving an A grade in geology = 36% or 0.36

Probability of receiving A grades in both statistics and geology = 23% or 0.23

Let S = statistics and p(S) = probability of A grade in statistics

Let G = geology and p(G) = probability of A grade in geology

Let p(S and G) = probability of A grades in statistics and geology.

The probability that he receives an A in statistics or geology (or both) is:

= p(S + G) - p(S and G)

= (0.41 + 0.36) - 0.23

= 0.54