SOLUTION: If P(A)=0.7, P(B)=0.6 and A and B are independent, how do I find P(A and B)?

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Question 761839: If P(A)=0.7, P(B)=0.6 and A and B are independent, how do I find P(A and B)?
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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If A and B are independent, then P%28A+and+B%29=P%28A%29%2AP%28B%29
Therefore P%28A+and+B%29=0.7%2A0.6=0.42