Find the Probability That Either Event a or B Occurs

question 97

Multiple Choice

Find the probability that either event A or B occurs if the chance of A occurring is 0.5,the chance of B occurring is 0.3,and events A and B are independent.

• A)0.80
• B)0.15
• C)0.65
• D)0.85

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The total expense of producing or purchasing the goods that were sold to customers during a specific period.

Merchandise Sold

The goods that a company has sold to its customers; relates to revenue generation in businesses dealing with physical products.

Notes Payable

Notes Payable are written agreements in which one party promises to pay another party a specified sum of money, either on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time.

Current Portion

Refers to the portion of long-term debt that is due to be paid within the next year.