9. Among Army volunteers, 17% fail the physical examination, 26% fail the written examination and 8% fail both. What is the probability a volunteer who fails the written examination will also fail the physical examination? c) 10/17 e) 5/13 H 6/17 a) 4/13 g) none of the others b) 8/17 d) 3/13

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9. Among Army volunteers, 17% fail the physical examination, 26% fail the written
examination and 8% fail both. What is the probability a volunteer who fails the written
examination will also fail the physical examination?
a) 4/13
g) none of the others
c) 10/17
) 6/17
b) 8/17
d) 3/13
e) 5/13
Transcribed Image Text:9. Among Army volunteers, 17% fail the physical examination, 26% fail the written examination and 8% fail both. What is the probability a volunteer who fails the written examination will also fail the physical examination? a) 4/13 g) none of the others c) 10/17 ) 6/17 b) 8/17 d) 3/13 e) 5/13
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