For events A and B: , and . Calculate .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Use .
- Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the overlap was not subtracted. : this is P(A and B) if the events were independent, not P(A or B). : the overlap was added instead of subtracted.
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