If A and B are independent events such that P(A )=0.7 and P(B)=0.5 then P(A U B) O a. 0.9 O b. 0.5 Oc. 0.85 O d. 0.76 Co

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Chapter9: Counting And Probability
Section9.2: Probability
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If A and B are independent events such that P(A )=0.7 and P(B)=0.5 then P(A U B)
O a. 0.9
O b. 0.5
O c. 0.85
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O d. 0.76
Transcribed Image Text:If A and B are independent events such that P(A )=0.7 and P(B)=0.5 then P(A U B) O a. 0.9 O b. 0.5 O c. 0.85 8 O d. 0.76
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