Question

At the mall, buying a pair of shoes and buying a book are independent events.

The probability that a shopper buys shoes is 0.15. The probability that a
shopper buys a book is 0.10.
What is the probability that a shopper buys shoes and a book?

Answer 1

0.015 ~apex

Explanation:

Answer 2

0.015

Explanation:

The probability two independent events take place is the product of their individual probabilities.

p(shoes & book) = p(shoes) * p(book) = 0.15 * 0.10 = 0.015