Answers AZ-Common Core Algebra II B Independent and Mutually Exclusive EventsQuestion 1

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Independent and Mutually Exclusive Events

Question 1 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II B

When a softball player gets a hit, it can be a single, double, triple, or home run. When Josephine is at bat, the probability that she hits a single is 15 percent and the probability that she hits a double is 5 percent.What is the probability that Josephine hits a single or a double when she is at bat?

Answer

A

3 percent

B

10 percent

C

20 percent

D

75 percent

Explanation

A single and a double are separate outcomes, so add their probabilities: 15% + 5% = 20%. Therefore, the probability that Josephine hits a single or a double is 20 percent, choice C.

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