SOLUTION: Johns probability of passing a class is 40% and Linda's is 70%. The events are independent, find the following probabilities. A) P(both will pass the class) B) P(at least one wi

Question 1060086: Johns probability of passing a class is 40% and Linda's is 70%. The events are independent, find the following probabilities.
A) P(both will pass the class)
B) P(at least one will pass the class)
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A) The probability that BOTH will pass the class is .4 x .7, or .28
B) The probability that NEITHER will pass the class is .6 x .3, or .18. Therefore, the probability that at least one will pass is 1-.18, or .82. ☺☺☺☺
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