2. According to a survey of hikers on a trail, 50% of the hikers like Gatorade (G) and 40% like energy bars (E). 20% like both. Assume random selection: a. Find the probability that a hiker likes Gatorade or energy bars b. If a hiker likes Gatorade, find the probability that he likes energy bars

2. According to a survey of hikers on a trail, 50% of the hikers like Gatorade (G) and 40% like energy bars (E). 20% like both. Assume random selection: a. Find the probability that a hiker likes Gatorade or energy bars b. If a hiker likes Gatorade, find the probability that he likes energy bars

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b. If a hiker likes Gatorade, find the probability that he likes energy bars
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