In a remote jungle village the probability of a child contracting malaria is .45 the probability of contracting measles is.65 and the probability of contracting both is .20 What is the probability of a child contracting malaria or measles?

In a remote jungle village the probability of a child contracting malaria is .45 the probability of contracting measles is.65 and the probability of contracting both is .20 What is the probability of a child contracting malaria or measles?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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