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The mathematics department of a college has 6 male​ professors, 12 female​ professors, 14 male teaching​ assistants, and 11 female teaching assistants. If a person is selected at random from the​ group, find the probability that the selected person is a teaching assistant or a female.

The probability is ___. ​
(Type an integer or a fraction. Simplify your​ answer.)

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Answer:

37/43

Explanation:

6+12+14+11=43

Males: 6+14=20

Females: 11+12=23

If the selected person is a teaching assistant or a female, then the probability is 11+12+14=37. 37/43

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