SOLUTION: Suppose that 70% of people own dogs. If you pick two people at random, what is the probability that they both own a dog?

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Question 1157119: Suppose that 70% of people own dogs. If you pick two people at random, what is the probability that they both own a dog?
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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   P(both) = P(one)*P(other one) = 0.7*0.7 = 0.49.    ANSWER