Exams Are Approaching and Helen Is Allocating Time to Studying

question 8

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 an 80% chance of getting an A in Marketing. She also feels that she has a 60% chance of getting an A in Spanish with the appropriate amount of studying. Given the demands on her time, she feels that she has only a 45% chance of getting an A in both classes. What is the probability that Helen gets an A in at least one of her two classes?

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