In a small private college,80 students play baseball,70 students play football,50 students play basketball,and 550 students do not play any sport.If a student is approached at random,what is the probability that he/she will play baseball or football?
A)150 / 550 = .27
B)150 / 750 = .20
C)200 / 550 = .36
D)550 / 750 = .73

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The total number of students is 80 (baseball) + 70 (football) + 50 (basketball) + 550 (none) = 750. The number of students playing either baseball or football is 80 + 70 = 150. Therefore, the probability is 150 / 750 = .20.

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