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Chapter14: Counting And Probability

Section14.2: Probability

Problem 2E: Let E and F be events in a sample space S. aThe probability of E or F occurring is P(EF)= _________....

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Three coins are dropped on a table.

a. Let A be the event "exactly two heads." Find P(A).

b. Let B be the event "at most one head." Find P(B).

c. Let C be the event "at least two heads." Find P(C).

d. Are the events A and B mutually exclusive? Find P(A or B).

e. Are the events A and C mutually exclusive? Find P(A or C).

a. Let A be the event "exactly two heads." Find P(A).

P(A)= 3/8

b. Let B be the event "at most one head." Find P(B).

P(B)=1/2

c. Let C be the event "at least two heads." Find P(C).

P(C)=1/2

d. Are the events A and B mutually exclusive? Find P(A or B).

The events A and B are mutually exclusive and P(A or B)=7/8.

e. Are the events A and C mutually exclusive? Find P(A or C).

The events A and C are not mutually exclusive and P(A or C)= BLANK.

(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

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