Question

The probability that event A occurs is 0.4, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 0.25. If the probability that either event A or event B occurs is 0.6, what is the probability that event B will occur

Answer 1

Answer:

The probability that event B will occur is 0.45

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

probability that event A occurs, P(A) = 0.4

the probability that events A and B both occur, P(A ∩ B) = 0.25

the probability that either event A or event B occurs, P(A ∪ B) = 0.6

To determine the probability that event B will occur, we use probability addition rule;

P(A) + P(B) = P(A ∩ B) + P(A ∪ B)

0.4 + P(B) = 0.25 + 0.6

0.4 + P(B) = 0.85

P(B) = 0.85 - 0.4

P(B) = 0.45

Therefore, the probability that event B will occur is 0.45