Solve the problem.Of the coffee makers sold in an appliance store, 6.0% have either a faulty switch or a defective cord, 2.6% have a faulty switch, and 0.8% have both defects. What is the probability that a coffee maker will have a defective cord? Express the answer as a percentage.

A. 4.2%
B. 3.4%
C. 6.8%
D. 6.0%


Answer: A

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