Question

Let A and B be independent events P(A) = 0.3 and P(B) = 0.4. Find P(A ∩ B)

Options

• 0.12

• 0.58

• `3/10`

• `2/5`

Answer 1

0.12

Explanation:

When A and Bare independent,

P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.3 × 0.4 = 0.12