Exams Are Approaching and Helen Is Allocating Time to Studying

question 39

Short Answer

Exams are approaching and Helen is allocating time to studying for exams. She thinks that with the appropriate amount of studying, she has a 70% chance of getting an A in Spanish, and a 20% chance of getting a B in Marketing. Assuming she has no obstacles limiting her available time to allocate to each subject, what is the probability that Helen gets an A in Spanish or a B in Marketing?

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Definitions:

Thyroid Cartilage

Largest laryngeal cartilage. It forms the laryngeal prominence, or Adam’s apple.

Laryngeal Cartilages

The cartilaginous structures in the larynx (voice box) that provide support and protection, including the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages.

Pharynx

A region of the throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity, crucial for the passage of air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.

Protective Function

Refers to mechanisms or actions within a system, organism, or structure that serve to guard or defend against damage, disease, or any form of harm.