Example 8.4 An educational institution has offered admission to 100 students. On an average, the institution found 20 students secure grade A, 25 students grade B, 20 students grade C and 35 student grade D. What is the probability of selecting a student who has (a) either grade A or B and (b) either grade C or D?

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Example 8.4 An educational institution has offered admission to 100 students. On an average, the
institution found 20 students secure grade A, 25 students grade B, 20 students grade C and 35 students
grade D. What is the probability of selecting a student who has
(a) either grade A or B and
(b) either grade C or D?
Transcribed Image Text:Example 8.4 An educational institution has offered admission to 100 students. On an average, the institution found 20 students secure grade A, 25 students grade B, 20 students grade C and 35 students grade D. What is the probability of selecting a student who has (a) either grade A or B and (b) either grade C or D?
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