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P(q) = 1/4
P(R) = 2/3
If Q and Rare independent events, find the P(Q and R).

User Andho
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Answer:

P(Q ∩ R) = 1/6

Explanation:

Given:

  • P(Q) = 1/4
  • P(R) = 2/3

For independent events Q and R,

P(Q ∩ R) = P(Q)P(R)

Therefore,

P(Q ∩ R) = (1/4)(2/3)

= 2/12

= 1/6

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