Math Problem Statement

A and B are events. Suppose P(A) = 0.3 and P(B│A) = 0.4. What is the joint probability of A and B occurring i.e., P(A AND B)? Please give the value to two decimal places.

Solution

To calculate the joint probability P(A AND B)P(A \text{ AND } B), we can use the formula:

P(A AND B)=P(BA)P(A)P(A \text{ AND } B) = P(B|A) \cdot P(A)

Where:

  • P(A)=0.3P(A) = 0.3 (the probability of event A),
  • P(BA)=0.4P(B|A) = 0.4 (the conditional probability of event B given A).

Substitute these values into the formula:

P(A AND B)=0.4×0.3=0.12P(A \text{ AND } B) = 0.4 \times 0.3 = 0.12

So, the joint probability of A and B occurring is:

P(A AND B)=0.12P(A \text{ AND } B) = 0.12

Answer: The joint probability P(A AND B)P(A \text{ AND } B) is 0.12.


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Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do we calculate conditional probabilities?
  2. What is the difference between joint probability and marginal probability?
  3. How can Bayes' Theorem be used to compute conditional probabilities?
  4. What happens when events A and B are independent?
  5. What is the formula for the probability of the union of two events?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Joint Probability

Formulas

P(A AND B) = P(B|A) * P(A)

Theorems

Multiplication Rule for Conditional Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11