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An experiment results in one of three mutually exclusive events, A, B, or C. It is known that P (A)= .30, P(B)= .55 , and P(C)= .15. Find each of the following probabilities:

a. P(AB)

b.P(AC)

c. P (A/B)

d. P(BC)

e. Are B and C independent events? Explain.

Short Answer

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Answer

  1. 0.85
  2. 0
  3. 0
  4. 0.70
  5. Yes

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Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1: Introduction

When two events have no components (their intersection is the empty set), they are said to be mutually exclusive. Therefore, P (AB) = 0. It signifies that the chances of events A and B occurring are nil.

02

Find the required probability

Since A and B are mutually exclusive.

Therefore,

P (AB) = 0

By addition theorem on probability:

P(AB) = P(A) + P(B)P(AB)= 0.30 + 0.550= 0.85

Hence, the required probability is 0.85.

03

Find the required probability

Since A and C are mutually exclusive.

Therefore,

P (AC) = 0

Hence, the required probability is 0.

04

Find the required probability

P (A/B)=P (AB)P (B)=0

Hence, the required probability is 0.

05

Find the required probability

P (BC) = P (B) + P (C)P (BC)= 0.55 + 0.150= 0.70

Hence, the required probability is 0.70.

06

A and B is an independent event

Yes, the occurrences are independent because the occurrence of one guarantees that the others will not occur. As a result, B and C are independent.

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