At UB, the probability that a student takes Business Statistics is 0.70. The probability that a student takes Business Statistics and is on scholarship is 0.5 and the probability that a student is on scholarship is 0.80. If a student is randomly chosen, what the probability that the student is taking Business Statistics or is on scholarship? Select one: a. 1.0 b. 0.9 c. 0.6 d. 0.4

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At UB, the probability that a student takes Business Statistics is 0.70. The probability that a student takes Business Statistics and is on scholarship is 0.5 and the probability that a student is on scholarship is 0.80. If a student is randomly chosen, what the probability that the student is taking Business Statistics or is on scholarship?

Select one:

a.
1.0

b.
0.9


c.
0.6


d.
0.4

 

 

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