A Certain Weightlifter Is Prone to Back Injury

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A certain weightlifter is prone to back injury.He finds that he has a 20% chance of hurting his back given he uses the proper form of bending at the hips and keeping his spine locked.The probability he hurts his back with bad form is 95%.The probability he uses proper form is 75%.What is the probability he hurts his back?

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