Question

If events X and Y are independent, then find P(X and Y). P(X)= 2/3 and

P(Y) = 3/4

O 17/12
O 5/7
O 1/2
O 1/4

Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

Since the events are independent, P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B)

P(X and Y) = P(X) * P(Y)

= 2/3 * 3/4

= 2/4

= 1/2