If A and B are independent events with P(A) = 0.85 and P(B) = 0.2, find the following: a) P(A ? B) = b) P(A ? B) = c) P(? ? ?) =
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Since A and B are independent, P(A ∩ B) = P(A)P(B) = 0.85 * 0.2 = 0.17. So, P(A ∪ B) = 0.85 + 0.2 - 0.17 = 0.88. Show more…
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