SOLUTION: The chances a person hits a target are 3/4 while the chances of another person hitting the same target are 2/3. Find the probability of the target being hit when they both try. Ple
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Question 926815: The chances a person hits a target are 3/4 while the chances of another person hitting the same target are 2/3. Find the probability of the target being hit when they both try. Please provide detailed explanation. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The chances a person hits a target are 3/4 while the chances of another person hitting the same target are 2/3. Find the probability of the target being hit when they both try. Please provide detailed explanation.
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The 2 events are independent.
P(both hit target) = P(A hits)*P(Bhits) = (3/4)(2/3) = 2/4 = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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