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Probability of Selecting Fiction or Mystery Book

Medium Problem Solving And Data Analysis Probability And Statistics

A local bookstore offers three genres of books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Mystery. During a recent sale, the store sold a total of 240 books, segmented into three categories:

  • Fiction: 120 books
  • Non-Fiction: 80 books
  • Mystery: 40 books

If a book is selected at random, what is the probability that it is either a Fiction or a Mystery book?

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