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Let A denote the event that a component fails during a test. Let B denote the event that a component shows strain during a test, but does not fail. P(A)-.20 and P(B) 30. Note that A and B are mutually exclusive. What is the probability that a component fails or shows strain during a test? Express your answer to two decimal places
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Answer) Probability that a component fails or shows strain during a test:

P(fails or show strain) = P(Fail) + P(show strain but does not fail)

P(fails or show strain) = 0.20 + 0.3

\therefore P(fails or show strain) = 0.50

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