If two events, A and B, are not mutually exclusive, then the probabilitythat either A or B occurs is the sum of their probabilities decreased by the probability of both occurring.
P(A or B)=p(A)+p(B)-p(A and B)
Of 30 boys, 12 are on the Honor Roll, 10 play sports, and 15 are on the Honor Roll and play sport. What is the probability that a randomly selected student plays sports or is on the Honor Roll?
Since some students play varsity sports and are on the Honor Roll, the events are
not mutually exclusive.
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