Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 10 Counting Methods and Probability - 10.5 Find Probabilities of Independent and Dependent Events - 10.5 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 722: 33

Answer

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Work Step by Step

If the events are independent, then $P(\text{A and B})=P(A)P(B)$. Thus here $P(\text{A and B})=0.4\cdot0.5=0.2$
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