Question

What is the probability that either event will occur? First, find the probability of event B. A B 18 6 12 P(B) = [?] Enter as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Six out of thirty-six possible outcomes yield B, making its probability approximately 0.17.

To find the probability of event B, we need to consider only its occurrence within the sample space. Here's how:

Identify the total number of possibilities: There are a total of 18 + 6 + 12 = 36 outcomes possible.

Count the favorable outcomes for B: Event B occurs in 6 out of these 36 outcomes.

Calculate the probability: P(B) = Favorable outcomes / Total outcomes = 6 / 36 = 0.17 (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

Therefore, the probability of event B occurring is approximately 0.17.

Note: This assumes that events A and B are mutually exclusive, meaning they cannot occur simultaneously. If they can occur together, additional calculations would be necessary to find the probability of "either event" occuring.