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If the probability that event A occurs is .51, the probability that event B occurs is .64 and events A and B are statistically independent then:

The correct answer is B. the probability that both A and B occur is 0.3264. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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Question

If the probability that event A occurs is .51, the probability that event B occurs is .64 and events A and B are statistically independent then:

Options

AA and B are mutually exclusive
Bthe probability that both A and B occur is 0.3264
CA and B can't both occur
Dthe probability that A occurs is 1-(probability that B occurs)
EA and B have different standard deviations

How the community answered

(54 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
80% (43)
C
11% (6)
D
6% (3)
E
2% (1)

Topics

#statistical independence#joint probability#multiplication rule#probability

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