A survey of magazine subscribers showed that 45.6% rented a car during the past 12 months for business reasons, 56% rented a car during the past 12 months for personal reasons, and 30% rented a car during the past 12 months for both business and personal reasons. (a) What is the probability that

A survey of magazine subscribers showed that 45.6% rented a car during the past 12 months for business reasons, 56% rented a car during the past 12 months for personal reasons, and 30% rented a car during the past 12 months for both business and personal reasons. (a) What is the probability that

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What is the probability that a subscriber rented a car during the past 12 months for business or personal reasons?

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What is the probability that a subscriber did not rent a car during the past 12 months for either business or personal reasons?

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