Probabilities of different types of vehicle-to-vehicle accidents are shown below: $$\begin{array} { l c }
\text { Accident } & \text { Probability } \
\text { Car to Car } & 0.59 \
\text { Car to Truck } & 0.14 \
\text { Truck to Truck } & 0.27
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that an accident involves a car.
A) 0.27
B) 0.59
C) 0.14
D) 0.73

Question

Probabilities of different types of vehicle-to-vehicle accidents are shown below: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Accident } & \text { Probability } \
\text { Car to Car } & 0.59 \
\text { Car to Truck } & 0.14 \
\text { Truck to Truck } & 0.27
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that an accident involves a car.
A) 0.27
B) 0.59
C) 0.14
D) 0.73

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that an accident involves a car is the sum of the probabilities of "Car to Car" and "Car to Truck" accidents: 0.59 + 0.14 = 0.73.

Probabilities of Different Types of Vehicle-To-Vehicle Accidents Are Shown Below