A consumer organization estimates that 34% of the households in a particular community have one television set,39% have two sets,and 20% have three or more sets.What is the probability that a household chosen at random has no more than one television set?
A)0.41
B)0.59
C)0.07
D)0.34
E)0.46

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The probability that a household has no more than one television set is the probability that it has either zero or one television set. Since the problem states that 34% have one set, and doesn't mention households with zero sets, we assume the remaining percentage (100% - 34% - 39% - 20% = 7%) have zero sets. Therefore, the probability is 34% + 7% = 41% or 0.41.

A Consumer Organization Estimates That 34% of the Households in a Particular