Question

    If two events are independent, how is the probability of

    both events happening calculated?
    A Multiply the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Add the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Divide the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Subtract the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For independent events, the joint probability is calculated by multiplying the individual probabilities.

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