SOLUTION: The probability that a person picked at random is 85 years old is 0.008. If two people are picked at random, find the probability that: a.) they are both 85 b.) neither is 85

Question 1145154: The probability that a person picked at random is 85 years old is 0.008. If two people are picked at random, find the probability that:
a.) they are both 85
b.) neither is 85
Answer by ikleyn(52798) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(a)  P = 0.008*0.008.


(b)  P = (1-0.008)*(1-0.008) = 0.992*0.992.

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