SOLUTION: Suppose P(A) = 0.25 and P(B) =0.15.If A and B are independent events but not mutually exclusive, find P(A and B)

Question 1184132: Suppose P(A) = 0.25 and P(B) =0.15.If A and B are independent events but not mutually exclusive, find P(A and B)
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Under given conditions, if P(A) = 0.25, P(B) = 0.15 and A and B are independent,


    P(A and B) = P(A)*P(B) = 0.25*0.15 = 0.0375.      ANSWER


The condition that events A and B are not mutually exclusive is EXCESSIVE.

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