When two events can't happen at the same time, we use "The Or Law" and we add the probabilities together. That's why there is a summation symbol (E ) in the photo for "The Or Law". When two or more things happen simultaneously, we use "The And Law" and we multiply their probabilities together. That's why there is a product symbol (]) in the photo for "The And Law." Let's say you are on a game show, with several fabulous prizes: a 5-speed automatic washer-dryer, a deluxe self-cleaning toaster oven, a one-week all-expenses-paid tropical vacataion, or the consolation prize of 2-dozen pet rocks. Your chances of winning are as follows: Prize Chances Toaster 14% Washer.

When two events can't happen at the same time, we use "The Or Law" and we add the probabilities together. That's why there is a summation symbol (E ) in the photo for "The Or Law". When two or more things happen simultaneously, we use "The And Law" and we multiply their probabilities together. That's why there is a product symbol (]) in the photo for "The And Law." Let's say you are on a game show, with several fabulous prizes: a 5-speed automatic washer-dryer, a deluxe self-cleaning toaster oven, a one-week all-expenses-paid tropical vacataion, or the consolation prize of 2-dozen pet rocks. Your chances of winning are as follows: Prize Chances Toaster 14% Washer.

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19T: You and three of your friends are at a party. Names of all of the 30 guests are placed in a hat and...

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