Suppose the probability of winning the Powerball lottery is 0.1, while the probability of being abducted by aliens is 0.6. If these two events are independent, what is the probability of winning Powerball but not being abducted? (A) 0.06 (B) 0.54 (C) 0.04 (D) 0.6 (E) 0 (F) 0.1 (G) 1 (H) 0.36

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Suppose the probability of winning the Powerball lottery is 0.1, while the probability
of being abducted by aliens is 0.6. If these two events are independent, what is the
probability of winning Powerball but not being abducted?
(A) 0.06
(B) 0.54
(C) 0.04
(D) 0.6
(E) 0
(F) 0.1
(G) 1
(H) 0.36
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the probability of winning the Powerball lottery is 0.1, while the probability of being abducted by aliens is 0.6. If these two events are independent, what is the probability of winning Powerball but not being abducted? (A) 0.06 (B) 0.54 (C) 0.04 (D) 0.6 (E) 0 (F) 0.1 (G) 1 (H) 0.36
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