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The Multiplication Rule for Independent Events

Question 8 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II A

At the beginning of the semester, a professor tells students that if they study for the tests, then there is a 55% chance they will get a B or higher on the tests. If they do not study, there is a 20% chance that they will get a B or higher on the tests. The professor knows from prior surveys that 60% of students study for the tests. The probabilities are displayed in the tree diagram.

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Answer
A
0.45
B
0.46
C
0.54
D
0.59
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