Suppose that P(E) = 0.37 and P(F) = 0.22.(a) Find P(E or

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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.

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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.

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(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


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