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4 May, 15:21

Consider a situation where P (A) = 4/5 and P (A and B) = 1/2. If the events are independent, then what is P (B) ?

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  1. 4 May, 15:35
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Since it's independent you use the formula:

    P (A) x P (B) = P (A+B)

    (4/5) x P (B) = (1/2)

    Make common denominator

    (8/10) x P (B) = (5/10)

    P (B) = 5/8
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