Solve the problem.
-A survey of senior citizens at a doctor's office shows that $56 \%$ take blood pressure-lowering medication, $41 \%$ take cholesterol-lowering medication, and $3 \%$ take both medications. What is the probability that a senior citizen takes either blood pressure-lowering or cholesterol-lowering medication? Express the answer as a percentage
A) $0 \%$
B) $100 \%$
C) $18 \%$
D) $94 \%$

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The probability that a senior citizen takes either medication is calculated using the formula for the union of two events: $ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) $. Here, $ P(A) = 56\% $, $ P(B) = 41\% $, and $ P(A \cap B) = 3\% $. Thus, $ P(A \cup B) = 56\% + 41\% - 3\% = 94\% $.

Solve the Problem 56%56 \%56% Take Blood Pressure-Lowering Medication 41%41 \%41% Take Cholesterol-Lowering Medication, And

Solve the Problem $56 \%$ Take Blood Pressure-Lowering Medication $41 \%$ Take Cholesterol-Lowering Medication, And