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Let A and B be events such that P (A) = 4/10 and that P (A U B) = 7/10 Find the probability of B assuming that P (A / B) = 1/2

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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