a person aged 60 years living till he is 80. Find the probability that at least one of them will be alive after 20 years.

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Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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The odds are 9 to 5 against a person aged 50 years living till he is 70 and 8 to 6 against
a person aged 60 years living till he is 80. Find the probability that at least one of them will be alive after
20 years.
Transcribed Image Text:The odds are 9 to 5 against a person aged 50 years living till he is 70 and 8 to 6 against a person aged 60 years living till he is 80. Find the probability that at least one of them will be alive after 20 years.
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