At a gas station, 40% of customers use regular gasoline, 35% use extra gasoline and the remaining ask for premium gasoline. Of those who consume regular gasoline, only 30% fill the tank, of those who buy extra, 60% fill the tank and those who carry premium, 50% fill the tank. If the next customer fills the tank, the probability that he asks for premium gas is:

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Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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At a gas station, 40% of customers use regular gasoline, 35% use extra gasoline and the remaining ask for premium gasoline. Of those who consume regular gasoline, only 30% fill the tank, of those who buy extra, 60% fill the tank and those who carry premium, 50% fill the tank. If the next customer fills the tank, the probability that he asks for premium gas is:

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