The Probability That House Sales Will Increase in the Next

question 74

Multiple Choice

The probability that house sales will increase in the next 6 months is estimated to be 0.25.The probability that the interest rates on housing loans will go up in the same period is estimated to be0.74.The probability that house sales or interest rates will go up during the next 6 months is estimated to be 0.89.The probability that neither house sales nor interest rates will increase during the next 6 months is:

• A)0.10
• B)0.195
• C)0.89
• D)0.90

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Definitions:

Future Value

The value of an asset or an amount of money at a specific future date, considering interest or capital gains over time.

Annual Interest

Interest calculated over a 12-month period on the principal sum of a loan or deposit.

Loan Amount

The total sum of money borrowed by an individual or entity from a lender, which is expected to be repaid with interest.

Future Value

The value of a current asset at a specified date in the future based on an assumed rate of growth over time.