The Probability That House Sales Will Increase in the Next

question 54

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 be 0.74.The probability that house sales or interest rates will go up during the next 6 months is estimated to be 0.89.The events increase in house sales and increase in interest rates in the next 6 months are

• A)independent.
• B)mutually exclusive.
• C)collectively exhaustive.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Market Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in a securities market, representing a segment of the stock market or of the economy.

DAX

The DAX is a major stock market index tracking the performance of 40 major companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that accept deposits, offer various loans, and provide other financial services to businesses and individuals.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States responsible for setting monetary policy, including the manipulation of interest rates to control inflation and stabilize the currency.