What is the probability a randomly chosen student is in the 8th grade orprefers a dog as a pet? Round to the nearest whole percent.

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The table contains data on two categorical variables recorded from a sample of 138 students. Each student was asked their grade level and their favorite animal to keep as a pet.

What is the probability a randomly chosen student is in the 8th grade orprefers a dog as a pet? Round to the nearest whole percent.


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