When two events are independent, the probability of both occurring is:
A) $P ( A$ and $B ) = P ( A ) \cdot P ( B )$
B) $P ( A$ and $B ) = 1 - ( P ( A ) + P ( B ) )$
C) $P ( A$ and $B ) = P ( A ) + P ( B )$
D) $P ( A$ and $B ) = 1 - P ( A ) \cdot P ( B )$

Question

When two events are independent, the probability of both occurring is: 
A) $P ( A$ and $B ) = P ( A ) \cdot P ( B )$
B) $P ( A$ and $B ) = 1 - ( P ( A ) + P ( B ) )$
C) $P ( A$ and $B ) = P ( A ) + P ( B )$
D) $P ( A$ and $B ) = 1 - P ( A ) \cdot P ( B )$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of two independent events both occurring is found by multiplying their individual probabilities, as stated in choice A.

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