Lauren wants to wear something warm when she leaves for class. She reaches into her coat closet without looking and grabs a hanger. Based on what she has in her coat closet, she has a 30% chance of picking a sweater, a 50% chance of picking a coat, and a 20% chance of picking a jacket. What is the probability that she will pick a sweater or a coat?
A) 15%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 80%

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of picking a sweater or a coat is the sum of the individual probabilities: 30% (sweater) + 50% (coat) = 80%.

Lauren Wants to Wear Something Warm When She Leaves for Class