If and are independent events with and , find .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1/5
- Step 1: By definition of independent events, the probability of their joint occurrence is the product of their individual probabilities: .
- Step 2: Substitute and : .
- Step 3: Simplify the fraction to lowest terms: .
Answer
1/5.
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