Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose eventA occurs with probability 0.47 and event B occurs with probability 0.3. Compute the following. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.) (a) Compute the probability that A occurs but B does not occur. (b) Compute the probability that either A occurs without B occurring or A and B both occur.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.9: Independent And Dependent Events
Problem 1E
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Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose eventA occurs with probability 0.47 and event B occurs with probability 0.3.
Compute the following.
(If necessary, consult a list of formulas.)
(a) Compute the probability that A occurs but B does not occur.
(b) Compute the probability that either A occurs without B occurring or A and B both occur.
Transcribed Image Text:Events A and B are mutually exclusive. Suppose eventA occurs with probability 0.47 and event B occurs with probability 0.3. Compute the following. (If necessary, consult a list of formulas.) (a) Compute the probability that A occurs but B does not occur. (b) Compute the probability that either A occurs without B occurring or A and B both occur.
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