The probability that a man will be alive in 25 years is 3/5, and the probability that his wife will be alive in 25 years is 2/3. Detemine the probability that, a) Both will be alive. b) Only the man will be alive. c) Only the wife will be alive.

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The probability that a man will be alive in 25 years is 3/5, and the probability that his wife
will be alive in 25 years is 2/3. Detemine the probability that,
a) Both will be alive.
b) Only the man will be alive.
c) Only the wife will be alive.
d) Atleast one will be alive.
e) Neither will be alive.
Transcribed Image Text:The probability that a man will be alive in 25 years is 3/5, and the probability that his wife will be alive in 25 years is 2/3. Detemine the probability that, a) Both will be alive. b) Only the man will be alive. c) Only the wife will be alive. d) Atleast one will be alive. e) Neither will be alive.
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