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**Problem Statement:**

Compute the indicated quantity.

Given:
- \( P(A \mid B) = 0.3 \)
- \( P(B) = 0.6 \)

Find \( P(A \cap B) \).

**Solution:**

The probability \( P(A \cap B) \) can be calculated using the formula for conditional probability:
\[ P(A \cap B) = P(A \mid B) \times P(B) \]

Substitute the given values:
\[ P(A \cap B) = 0.3 \times 0.6 = 0.18 \]

\[ P(A \cap B) = \boxed{0.18} \]

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Transcribed Image Text:--- **Problem Statement:** Compute the indicated quantity. Given: - \( P(A \mid B) = 0.3 \) - \( P(B) = 0.6 \) Find \( P(A \cap B) \). **Solution:** The probability \( P(A \cap B) \) can be calculated using the formula for conditional probability: \[ P(A \cap B) = P(A \mid B) \times P(B) \] Substitute the given values: \[ P(A \cap B) = 0.3 \times 0.6 = 0.18 \] \[ P(A \cap B) = \boxed{0.18} \] ---
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