In a class of 50 students, 27 are Democrats, 9 are business majors, and 7 of the business majors are Democrats. If one student is randomly selected from the class, find the probability of choosing a Democrat or a business major. 43 50 29 50 18 25 25

In a class of 50 students, 27 are Democrats, 9 are business majors, and 7 of the business majors are Democrats. If one student is randomly selected from the class, find the probability of choosing a Democrat or a business major. 43 50 29 50 18 25 25

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In a class of 50 students, 27 are Democrats, 9 are business majors, and 7 of the
business majors are Democrats. If one student is randomly selected from the class,
find the probability of choosing a Democrat or a business major.
43
50
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25
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