Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule
-Assume that $P ( A ) = 0.7$ and $P ( B ) = 0.2$. If $A$ and $B$ are independent, find $P ( A$ and $B )$.
A) $0.14$
B) $0.76$
C) $0.90$
D) $1.00$

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For independent events A and B, $P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) = 0.7 \times 0.2 = 0.14$.

Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule -Assume That P(A)=0.7P ( A ) = 0.7P(A)=0.7

Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule
-Assume That $P ( A ) = 0.7$