Question

Jim is considering pursuing an MS in Information Systems

degree.He has applied to two different universities. The acceptance
ratefor applicants with similar qualifications is 20% for
University Xand 45% for University Y. What is the probability that
Jim will beaccepted at both universities?

Answer 1

9% probability that Jim will be accepted at both universities

Explanation:

We have these following probabilities:

A 20% probability that Jim is accepted into the University X.

A 45% probability that Jim is accepted into the University Y.

What is the probability that Jim will be accepted at both universities?

It is the multiplication of both these probabilities

So there is a 0*2*0.45 = 0.09 = 9% probability that Jim will be accepted at both universities