document.write( "Question 634590: The probability that a man will live 10 more years is 1/4, and the probability that his wife will live more years is 1/3. Find the probability that\r
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document.write( "a. both will be alive in ten years;
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document.write( "b. at least one will be alive in 10 years;
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document.write( "c. neither will be alive in 10 years;
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document.write( "d. only the wife will be alive in 10 years;
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Algebra.Com's Answer #399720 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The probability that a man will live 10 more years is 1/4, and the probability that his wife will live more years is 1/3. Find the probability that \n" ); document.write( "a. both will be alive in ten years;:: (1/4)(1/3) = 1/12 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "b. at least one will be alive in 10 years;:: 1 - (3/4)(2/3) = 1/2 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "c. neither will be alive in 10 years;::: (3/4)(2/3) = 1/2 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "d. only the wife will be alive in 10 years;:: (3/4)(1/3) = 1/4 \n" ); document.write( "========================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |