Question

If two events are independent, how is the probability of both events happening calculated?

A Multiply the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Add the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Divide the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Subtract the probabilities of each event Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

For independent events, the joint probability is calculated by multiplying the individual probabilities.

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