Question

If a and b are independent events with p(a) = .4 and p(b) = .6, then p(a ∩ b) = _____.

Answer 1

The probability of two independent events A and B occurring is the product of their individual probabilities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability of two independent events A and B both occurring is given by the product of their individual probabilities, so P(A AND B) = P(A) imes P(B). In this case, P(A) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.6. Therefore, P(A AND B) = 0.4 imes 0.6 = 0.24.