Susan is considering pursuing an MBA degree.She has applied to two different universities.The acceptance rate for applicants with similar qualifications is 25% for University A and 40% for University B.What is the probability that Susan will be accepted at University A and rejected at University B? You may assume that the universities make their decisions independently of one another.
A)15
B)03
C)19
D)22

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The probability of being accepted at University A is 25% or 0.25, and the probability of being rejected at University B is 60% (100% - 40% = 60% or 0.60). Since the decisions are independent, multiply these probabilities: 0.25 * 0.60 = 0.15 or 15%.

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