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Mia is going trick or treating for Halloween. The probability that a house light

ID: 3208400 • Letter: M

Question

Mia is going trick or treating for Halloween. The probability that a house light is on is 0.78. The probability she receives a treat given the house has a house light on is 0.95. Given this information which statement is true? the probability of Mia receives a treat or the house has their light on is 0.82. the events of receiving a treat and whether the house light is on are independent. the probability of Mia receives a treat and the house has their light on is 0.741. All of the above are true.

Explanation / Answer

Result:

P( light) =0.78

P( treat/light) =0.95

P( treat and light) = P( treat/light)*P( light)

=0.95*0.78

=0.741

Answer: C