In a certain neighbourhood, 32% of homeowners have a cat, 45% have a dog and 40% have neither. We randomly select a homeowner in the neighbourhood. What is the probability he or she has a dog but not a cat? (A) 0.15 (B) 0.19 (C) 0.24 (D) 0.28 ´E) 0.33

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In a certain neighbourhood, 32% of homeowners have a cat, 45% have a dog and 40%
have neither. We randomly select a homeowner in the neighbourhood. What is the
probability he or she has a dog but not a cat?
(A) 0.15
(В) 0.19
(C) 0.24
(D) 0.28
(E) 0.33
Transcribed Image Text:In a certain neighbourhood, 32% of homeowners have a cat, 45% have a dog and 40% have neither. We randomly select a homeowner in the neighbourhood. What is the probability he or she has a dog but not a cat? (A) 0.15 (В) 0.19 (C) 0.24 (D) 0.28 (E) 0.33
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