In 2003, the probability that a randomly chosen bag of cement from the world supply was consumed in the one country was 0.04, while the probability that it was consumed in another country was 0.50. What is the probability that a randomly chosen bag of cement was consumed in neither country ?
A)0.48
B) 0.35
C) 0.46
D) 0.47
E) 0.54

Question

In 2003, the probability that a randomly chosen bag of cement from the world supply was consumed in the one country was 0.04, while the probability that it was consumed in another country was 0.50. What is the probability that a randomly chosen bag of cement was consumed in neither country  ?
A)0.48
B) 0.35
C) 0.46
D) 0.47
E) 0.54

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that a bag of cement was consumed in either of the two countries is 0.04 + 0.50 = 0.54. Therefore, the probability that it was consumed in neither country is 1 - 0.54 = 0.46.

In 2003, the Probability That a Randomly Chosen Bag of Cement