If A and B are independent events with P(A) = 0.5 and P(A ∩ B) = 0.12, then, P(B) =
A) 0.240.
B) 0.060.
C) 0.380.
D) 0.620.

Name: If A and B are independent events with P(A) = 0.5 and P(A ∩ B) = 0.12, then, P(B) = A) 0.240. B) 0.060. C) 0.380. D) 0.620.
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Since A and B are independent events, we know that P(A ∩ B) = P(A) * P(B). Thus, 0.12 = 0.5 * P(B). Solving for P(B), we get P(B) = 0.12 / 0.5 = 0.24. Therefore, the correct answer is choice A.

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