Question 261168
A financial analyst estimates that the probability that the economy will experience a recession is 30%. 
She also believes that if there is a recession the probability that her mutual fund will increase in value is 20%.
If no recession, the probability that the fund will increase is 75%. 
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Find the probability that the mutual fund will increase in value.
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I think that the solution is the union of two complementary/mutually exclusive events: increase if there is crisis + increase if there is no crisis. 0.3*0.2+0.7*0.75 but according to the book the probability is a bit higher than what I've received by this
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Ans: According to Bayes yours is the correct answer.
The book and/or the answer book is not always correct.
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Cheers,
Stan H.