Statisticseasy · Past Paper
If P(A) = 0.5, P(B) = 0.3, and events A and B are independent, find P(A and B).
A0.8
B0.2
C0.15
D0.5
✓ Correct Answer: C — 0.15
For independent events, P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B) = 0.5 * 0.3 = 0.15.
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