Independent events with an unknown probability, the probability of both and why the events are not mutually exclusive

Independent events with an unknown probability, the probability of both and why the events are not mutually exclusive

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The events \(A\) and \(B\) are independent, with \(P(A)=0.6\) and \(P(B)=x\).

  1. Write down, in terms of \(x\), an expression for \(P(A\cap B)\).[1]
  2. It is also given that \(P(A\cup B)=0.8\).[4]
    1. Find \(x\).
    2. Find \(P(A\cap B)\).
  3. Hence explain why \(A\) and \(B\) cannot be mutually exclusive.[1]

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Answer:(a) \(0.6x\) (b)(i) \(0.5\) (b)(ii) \(0.3\) (c) \(P(A \cap B) = 0.3 \neq 0\)

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