Pedro has just entered university and has been informed that there is a 30% chance of receiving a scholarship. In the case of obtaining it, the probability of obtaining a degree is 0.85, while in the case of not obtaining it, the probability of obtaining a degree is only 0.45. Tell Peter what the probability is that he will graduate.

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Pedro has just entered university and has been informed that there is a 30% chance of receiving a scholarship. In the case of obtaining it, the probability of obtaining a degree is 0.85, while in the case of not obtaining it, the probability of obtaining a degree is only 0.45.
Tell Peter what the probability is that he will graduate.

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