SOLUTION: Suppose E and F are independent events and P(E)= 1/3 and P(F)= 1/4. Find P intersection F. Find P(E U F).

Question 631089: Suppose E and F are independent events and P(E)= 1/3 and P(F)= 1/4. Find P intersection F. Find P(E U F).
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose E and F are independent events and P(E)= 1/3 and P(F)= 1/4. Find P intersection F. Find P(E U F).
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P(EUF) = P(E)+P(F) - P(E and F)
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P(E U F) = 1/3 + 1/4 - (1/3)(1/4)
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P(E U F) = (7/12) - 1/12 = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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