Math Problem Statement

For the events A and B, P(A ∩ B) = 0.22 and P(A ∩ B') = 0.18. Find P(A), P(A ∪ B), P(A ∩ B), and determine whether A and B are independent. Then for different events, find P(A), P(B), and other values based on the given conditional probabilities and properties like mutual exclusivity and independence.

Solution

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3) For the events A and B:

We are given:

  • P(AB)=0.22P(A \cap B) = 0.22
  • P(AB)=0.18P(A \cap B') = 0.18

a) Find P(A)P(A)

The total probability of AA occurring is the sum of the probabilities of AA occurring with BB and without BB: P(A)=P(AB)+P(AB)=0.22+0.18=0.40P(A) = P(A \cap B) + P(A \cap B') = 0.22 + 0.18 = 0.40

b) Find P(AB)P(A \cup B)

Using the formula for the union of two events: P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) We are not yet given P(B)P(B), but we can proceed after finding P(B)P(B).

Given that P(AB)=0.6P(A | B) = 0.6, find P(AB)P(A \cap B)

We use the conditional probability formula: P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)P(A | B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)} We already know P(AB)=0.6P(A | B) = 0.6, and P(AB)=0.22P(A \cap B) = 0.22, so we can solve for P(B)P(B): 0.6=0.22P(B)0.6 = \frac{0.22}{P(B)} Solving for P(B)P(B): P(B)=0.220.6=0.3667P(B) = \frac{0.22}{0.6} = 0.3667

c) Determine whether or not A and B are independent.

Events AA and BB are independent if: P(AB)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B) We can now compare P(AB)P(A \cap B) with P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B): P(AB)=0.22andP(A)×P(B)=0.4×0.3667=0.1467P(A \cap B) = 0.22 \quad \text{and} \quad P(A) \times P(B) = 0.4 \times 0.3667 = 0.1467 Since 0.220.14670.22 \neq 0.1467, AA and BB are not independent.


4) Events A and B are such that:

We are given:

  • P(A)=0.5P(A) = 0.5
  • P(AB)=23P(A | B) = \frac{2}{3}
  • P(AB)=0.6P(A' \cup B) = 0.6

a) Find P(B)P(B)

Using the conditional probability formula: P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)P(A | B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)} Substituting the values we know: 23=0.5×P(B)P(B)\frac{2}{3} = \frac{0.5 \times P(B)}{P(B)} We can simplify to find P(B)P(B).

b) Find P(AB)P(A' \cap B')

Using complement rules.

c) Find P(BC)P(B \cap C)

Given information about mutual exclusivity and independence.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. What formula is used for the probability of the union of two events?
  2. How do you determine if two events are independent?
  3. What is the significance of conditional probability?
  4. How can you calculate the probability of the complement of an event?
  5. What is the relationship between mutually exclusive and independent events?

Tip: Always make sure to carefully interpret the conditions (e.g., independence, mutual exclusivity) when solving probability problems, as they guide which formula to use.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Independence
Set Theory

Formulas

P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
P(A ∩ B) = P(A) * P(B) if independent
P(A | B) = P(A ∩ B) / P(B)

Theorems

Conditional Probability Theorem
Law of Total Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12