In remote jungle village the probability of a child contracting malaria is .45 the probability of contracting measles is.65 and probability of contracting both is .20 What is the probability of a child contracting malaria or measles?

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In remote jungle village the probability of a child contracting malaria is .45
the probability of contracting measles is.65 and probability of contracting both is .20
What is the probability of a child contracting malaria or measles?
Transcribed Image Text:In remote jungle village the probability of a child contracting malaria is .45 the probability of contracting measles is.65 and probability of contracting both is .20 What is the probability of a child contracting malaria or measles?
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