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Market research in a particular city indicated that during a week, 18% of all adults watch a television program oriented to business and financial issues, 12% read a publication oriented to these issues, and 10% do both.
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b. What is the probability that an adult in this city who reads a publication oriented to business and financial issues watches a television program oriented to these issues?
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