### Entrance Examination Probability ProblemIn an entrance examination for Fairlywell College, the following statistics are observed:- ¾ of the students pass the mathematics section.- 4/5 pass the English section.- 2/3 pass both sections.Determine the probability for each of the following events:1. A student will pass either mathematics **OR** English: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_2. A student will pass mathematics, given that he or she passed English: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_3. A student will pass English, given that he or she passed mathematics: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Note:** These probabilities involve understanding and applying principles of conditional probability and union of events.

event A: pass mathematics test B: pass English test

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