PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 23 of 60
If events A and B are independent, how is the probability of both occurring (A ∩ B) mathematically calculated?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) P(A) * P(B)
Explanation
The multiplication rule for independent events states that the probability of both occurring is the product of their individual probabilities.
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