24.3k views
1 vote
What is the probability that a randomly selected person will not use either social media platform

User Attila
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes

The probability that a randomly selected person will use FB or LI is: 0.65

The probability that a randomly selected person will not use either social media platform is: 0.35

What is the probability of using the social media platform?

The probability of using the social media platform is:

Probability(F or L) = Probability (F) + P(L) - P(F and L)

= 0.63 + 0.26 - 0.24

= 0.65

The probability that a randomly selected person will not use either social media platform is as follows: 1 - 0.65 = 0.35.

The reason for the above is that this value is complementary to the value of using either of the social media platforms.

Complete Question:

A recent survey examined the use of social media platforms. Suppose the survey found that there is a 0.63 probability that a randomly selected person will use Facook and a 0.26 probability that a randomly selected person will use LiedIn. In addition, suppose there is a 0.24 probability that a randomly selected person will use both Faceok and LinIn.

(a)

What is the probability that a randomly selected person will use Faceok or LidIn?

(b)

What is the probability that a randomly selected person will not use either social media platform?

User Hirabayashi Taro
by
8.0k points

No related questions found