Problem #1 Probability that stock A increases in value tomorrow is 0.50. Probability that stock B...
Problem #1
Probability that stock A increases in value tomorrow is 0.50. Probability that stock B increases in value tomorrow is 0.60. Probability that A and B both increase tomorrow is 0.45.
- What is the probability A or B occurs?
- What is the probability B occurs given A has occurred?
- What is the probability A occurs given B has occurred?
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