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1a) Let E be the event that a corn crop has an infestation of earworms, and let B be the event that a corn crop has an infestation of corn borers.
Suppose that P(E) = 0.18, P(B) = 0.11, and P(E and B) = 0.06. Find theprobability that a corn crop has either an earworm infestation, a corn borer infestation, or both.
Suppose that P(E) = 0.18, P(B) = 0.11, and P(E and B) = 0.06. Find the
b) If a menu has a choice of 4 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 5 desserts, how many dinners are possible if each includes one appetizer, one main course, and one dessert?
c) A coin is tossed five times. Find the probability of getting exactly three heads.
Please answer all parts of the question. a-c.
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