Math Problem Statement

If A and B are two mutually exclusive events with P(A) = 0.6 and P(B) = 0.3, find the following probabilities: a) P(A and B) b) P(A or B) c) P(not A) d) P(not B)

Solution

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Given:

  • P(A)=0.6P(A) = 0.6
  • P(B)=0.3P(B) = 0.3
  • AA and BB are mutually exclusive events, meaning P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0.

Now let's solve each part:


a) P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B)

Since AA and BB are mutually exclusive events, the probability of both events occurring at the same time is zero: P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0


b) P(A or B)P(A \text{ or } B)

For mutually exclusive events, the probability of either AA or BB occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities: P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) Substitute the given values: P(AB)=0.6+0.3=0.9P(A \cup B) = 0.6 + 0.3 = 0.9


c) P(not A)P(\text{not } A)

The probability of the complement of AA (i.e., "not AA") is: P(not A)=1P(A)P(\text{not } A) = 1 - P(A) Substitute the value for P(A)P(A): P(not A)=10.6=0.4P(\text{not } A) = 1 - 0.6 = 0.4


d) P(not B)P(\text{not } B)

Similarly, the probability of the complement of BB (i.e., "not BB") is: P(not B)=1P(B)P(\text{not } B) = 1 - P(B) Substitute the value for P(B)P(B): P(not B)=10.3=0.7P(\text{not } B) = 1 - 0.3 = 0.7


Final Answers:

  • a) P(A and B)=0P(A \text{ and } B) = 0
  • b) P(A or B)=0.9P(A \text{ or } B) = 0.9
  • c) P(not A)=0.4P(\text{not } A) = 0.4
  • d) P(not B)=0.7P(\text{not } B) = 0.7

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the definition of mutually exclusive events?
  2. How would the calculations change if AA and BB were not mutually exclusive?
  3. How do mutually exclusive events differ from independent events?
  4. Can two mutually exclusive events ever be independent?
  5. What happens to P(AB)P(A \cup B) if the events are independent?

Tip:

Always check if events are mutually exclusive or independent before applying probability formulas, as different rules apply!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Mutually Exclusive Events
Complementary Events

Formulas

P(A and B) = 0 (for mutually exclusive events)
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
P(not A) = 1 - P(A)
P(not B) = 1 - P(B)

Theorems

Theorem of Mutually Exclusive Events

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12