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Suppose that P(E) = 0.37 and P(F) = 0.22.(a) Find P(E or
Chapter 5, Problem 5CT(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 5CT
Suppose that P(E) = 0.37 and P(F) = 0.22.
(a) Find P(E or F) if E and F are mutually exclusive.
(b) Find P(E and F) if E and F are independent.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 5CT
Suppose that P(E) = 0.37 and P(F) = 0.22.
(a) Find P(E or F) if E and F are mutually exclusive.
(b) Find P(E and F) if E and F are independent.
ANSWER:
Answer
Step 1 of 2
(a)
Suppose that
We are asked to find if and are mutually explosive.
We can use the addition rule of the probability,
Since these events are mutually exclusive, hence
Hence is