Math Problem Statement

Refer to the Venn diagram to the right for events A and B in an equally likely sample space S. Find the indicated probability.

​P(Aunion∪​B)

10352431

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Part 1

Complete the Venn diagram below with each probability.

S

A

B

. 1.1

. 35.35

. 24.24

. 31.31

​(Type integers or​ decimals.)

Part 2

​P(Aunion∪​B)equals=enter your response here

​(Type an integer or a​ decimal.)

Solution

To solve this, let's first understand the elements provided and the structure of a Venn diagram for sets AA and BB in a sample space SS.

Part 1: Completing the Venn Diagram

We are given probabilities for different regions of the Venn diagram. The regions are typically divided into four parts:

  1. The part of AA only (outside of BB).
  2. The part of BB only (outside of AA).
  3. The intersection of AA and BB (i.e., both AA and BB).
  4. The part of SS outside of both AA and BB.

We are provided the following values:

  • 1.1: likely refers to the part of SS outside both AA and BB.
  • 35.35: likely refers to the part of AA only.
  • 24.24: likely refers to the intersection ABA \cap B.
  • 31.31: likely refers to the part of BB only.

Part 2: Finding P(AB)P(A \cup B)

The probability of the union ABA \cup B is the sum of the probabilities of the areas that include AA, BB, or both: P(AB)=P(A only)+P(B only)+P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(\text{A only}) + P(\text{B only}) + P(A \cap B) Using the values from the problem: P(AB)=35.35+31.31+24.24P(A \cup B) = 35.35 + 31.31 + 24.24 Let’s calculate the sum.

P(AB)=35.35+31.31+24.24=90.9P(A \cup B) = 35.35 + 31.31 + 24.24 = 90.9

Thus, P(AB)=90.9P(A \cup B) = 90.9.

Summary:

  1. The Venn diagram is filled with these values:
    • Region outside ABA \cup B: 1.1
    • Region AA only: 35.35
    • Region BB only: 31.31
    • Region ABA \cap B: 24.24
  2. The probability of the union ABA \cup B is 90.990.9.

Would you like a deeper explanation on how these regions are identified? Also, here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you calculate the probability of ABA \cap B from a Venn diagram?
  2. What is the probability of the complement of ABA \cup B?
  3. How would you interpret the probability of ABA \cup B in terms of real-world events?
  4. If we knew P(A)P(A) and P(B)P(B), how could we verify if events AA and BB are independent?
  5. How would the Venn diagram change if P(AB)=0P(A \cap B) = 0?

Tip: The probability of the union ABA \cup B is always the sum of the individual probabilities minus their overlap (intersection). This prevents double-counting the intersection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Probability
Venn Diagrams

Formulas

P(A ∪ B) = P(A only) + P(B only) + P(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12