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If E and F are the evens such that P(E) = 1/4, P(F) = 1/2 and P(E and F) = 1/8. Find (i) P (E or F) (ii) P (not E and not F) |
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Answer» (i) P(E or F) = P(E ∪ F) = P(E) + P(F) - P(E ∩ F) = 1/4 + 1/2 - 1/7 = (7 + 14 - 4)/28 = [17/28] (ii) P(E' ∩ F') = P(E ∪ F)' = 1 - P(E ∪ F) = 1 - 17/28 = 11/28 |
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