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100 students appeared for two examinations. 60 passed the first, 0 passed the second and 30 passed both. Find the probability that a student selected at random has passed at least one examination.

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Given that no. of students who appeared for test =100
Let F be the event student passing first test
P(F)= probability that students pass the first test `=(60)/(100)​=3/5​`
Let S be the event student passing second test.
P(s): probability that students pass the second test
`=(50)/(100)​`
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