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For independent events A and B with P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.5, find P(A and B).
- A.0.25
- B.2.25
- C.-1.75
- D.0.5
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- The correct answer is 0.25.
This answer is tied to the objective: L1 Interpret diagrams for single-variable data, including understanding that area in a histogram represents frequency; connect to probability distributions..
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calculator check uses Single-variable data diagrams: identify the quantities, do the stated operation, and select 0.25 because it matches the verified final answer.
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