Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule

question 256

Multiple Choice

Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule
-Assume that P(E) = 0.15 and P(F) = 0.48. If E and F are independent, find P(E and F) .

• A) 0.072
• B) 0.15
• C) 0.558
• D) 0.630

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