SOLUTION: 1. Andrew is 55 and the probability that he will be alive in 10 years is 0.72. Ellen is 35 and the probability that she will be alive in 10 years is 0.92. Assuming that the life

Question 373287: 1. Andrew is 55 and the probability that he will be alive in 10 years is 0.72. Ellen is 35 and the probability that she will be alive in 10 years is 0.92. Assuming that the life span of one will have no effect on the life span of the other, what is the probability they will both be alive in 10 years?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(AnB)=P(A)*P(B) for independent events.
.72*.92=.6624 the probability they will both be alive in 10 years.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Elaine is 65 years old, and has the probability that she will be alive in 10 years is... (answered by edjones)

The probability that a man will live 10 more years is 1/4, and the probability that his... (answered by stanbon)

the probability that a nan will live 10 more years is 1/4 and the probability that his... (answered by ikleyn)

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz any one provide me the answer of this question.. The probability... (answered by stanbon)

The probability that Cate and David will be alive 20 years from now is given by 0.85 and... (answered by jorel1380)

The probability that a man and his wife will be alive in 20 years time are 0.6 and 0.7... (answered by VFBundy)

the probability is 0.08 that a person aged 20 years will be alive at the age of 65 years. (answered by ikleyn)

Bob is a 40 year old man. Based on insurance studies, the probability that he will live... (answered by stanbon)

The probability that a man will live for 10 more years is 2/5 and the probability that... (answered by edjones)