Solve the problem.
-Of the coffee makers sold in an appliance store, $5.0 \%$ have either a faulty switch or a defective cord, $1.1 \%$ have a faulty switch, and $0.9 \%$ have both defects. What is the probability that a coffee maker will have a defective cord? Express the answer as a percentage.
A) $2 \%$
B) $4.8 \%$
C) $5.9 \%$
D) $5.0 \%$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the formula for the probability of the union of two events: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B), we find the probability of a defective cord is 4.8%.

Solve the Problem 5.0%5.0 \%5.0% Have Either a Faulty Switch or a Defective Cord

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