Freezy’s Ice Cream Stand is testing out new flavors, Pumpkin Spice and Cotton Candy. A poll conducted by Freezy’s showed that 30 customers liked Pumpkin Spice, 55 customers liked Cotton Candy, 12 liked both flavors, and 22 liked neither flavor. What is the probability that one of those customers selected at random would like Cotton Candy?

Freezy’s Ice Cream Stand is testing out new flavors, Pumpkin Spice and Cotton Candy. A poll conducted by Freezy’s showed that 30 customers liked Pumpkin Spice, 55 customers liked Cotton Candy, 12 liked both flavors, and 22 liked neither flavor. What is the probability that one of those customers selected at random would like Cotton Candy?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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