Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose event A occurs with probability 0.12 and event B occurs with probability 0.76. If event A or event B occurs (or both), what is the probability that A occurs? Round your answer to at least two decimal places. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)

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Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose event A occurs with probability 0.12 and event B occurs with probability 0.76. If event A or event B occurs (or
both), what is the probability that A occurs?
Round your answer to at least two decimal places. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)
Transcribed Image Text:Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose event A occurs with probability 0.12 and event B occurs with probability 0.76. If event A or event B occurs (or both), what is the probability that A occurs? Round your answer to at least two decimal places. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)
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