Statisticshard · Past Paper
If P(A) = 2/3 and P(B) = 1/2, and they are independent, find the probability that neither occurs.
A1/6
B1/3
C1/2
D5/6
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1/6
P(A') = 1/3, P(B') = 1/2. P(neither) = (1/3) * (1/2) = 1/6.
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