What is the probability that the defect is in the brakes or in the fuel system if the percentage of simultaneous defects in both systems is 7.96?

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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An automaker is concerned about the possible recall of its best-selling four-door sedan. If there is a recall, there is a 17.88% defect in the brake system, 20 in the transmission, 15.46 in the fuel system, and 28.17 in some other area. What is the probability that the defect is in the brakes or in the fuel system if the percentage of simultaneous defects in both systems is 7.96?
Tip: The problem can be solved using additive probability, just check if it is mutually exclusive or not.
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