Chapter 5: Q 5.42. (page 209)
Constract a venn diagram representing the event.
Part. (a) (not E).
Part. (b) (A or B)
Short Answer
Part (a)
Part (b)
Chapter 5: Q 5.42. (page 209)
Constract a venn diagram representing the event.
Part. (a) (not E).
Part. (b) (A or B)
Part (a)
Part (b)
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(a) between 40 and 44 years old, inclusive.
(b) at least 25 years old, that is, 25 years old or older.
(c) between 45 and 59 years old, inclusive.
(d) under 30 or over 54.
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