Question

9.1 For two events A and B, it is given that P(A) = 0, 4 and P(B) = 0, 3.
Calculate P(A or B) if:
9.1.1 A and B are mutually exclusive. (2)
9.1.2 A and B are independent. (3)
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9.2 A survey was conducted among 75 learners to determine which
sports they watch on television. They chose from: athletics (A),
netball (N) and rugby (R).
Some of the information that was collected is as follows:
● 12 learners watch netball, rugby and athletics
● 25 learners watch rugby and athletics
● 22 learners watch netball and athletics
● 38 learners watch rugby
● 5 learners watch only netball and rugby
● 9 learners watch netball only
● 4 learners watch athletics only
The Venn diagram below shows the information:
Figure 2: Venn diagram.
9.2.1 Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 and 𝑑. (7)
9.2.2 Calculate the probability that a learner selected at random
watches athletics or both netball and rugby. (3)
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Answer 1

Let's solve these problems step by step.

### 9.1
Let \( P(A) = 0.4 \) and \( P(B) = 0.3 \).

#### 9.1.1 A and B are mutually exclusive.
If A and B are mutually exclusive, then they cannot happen at the same time, and the probability of either A or B occurring is given by the formula:
\[
P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B)
\]
So:
\[
P(A \cup B) = 0.4 + 0.3 = 0.7
\]

#### 9.1.2 A and B are independent.
If A and B are independent, the probability of A or B occurring is given by the formula:
\[
P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)
\]
Since A and B are independent, \( P(A \cap B) = P(A) \cdot P(B) \).
Calculating:
\[
P(A \cap B) = 0.4 \cdot 0.3 = 0.12
\]
Now substituting back into the formula:
\[
P(A \cup B) = 0.4 + 0.3 - 0.12 = 0.58
\]

### Summary for 9.1:
- 9.1.1: \( P(A \cup B) = 0.7 \)
- 9.1.2: \( P(A \cup B) = 0.58 \)

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### 9.2
We have the following information provided:

- Let \( n(A) \) be the set of learners who watch athletics.
- Let \( n(N) \) be the set of learners who watch netball.
- Let \( n(R) \) be the set of learners who watch rugby.

Given:
- 12 learners watch all three sports (A, N, R)
- 25 learners watch rugby and athletics (R and A)
- 22 learners watch netball and athletics (N and A)
- 38 learners watch rugby
- 5 learners watch only netball and rugby (N and R)
- 9 learners watch only netball
- 4 learners watch only athletics

We need to define the variables for the Venn diagram:
- Let \( a = \) learners who watch only athletics
- Let \( b = \) learners who watch only netball
- Let \( c = \) learners who watch only rugby
- Let \( d = \) learners who watch athletics and netball but not rugby
- Let \( e = \) learners who watch athletics and rugby but not netball
- Let \( f = \) learners who watch netball and rugby but not athletics

From the information given:

1. \( b = 9 \) (Only netball)
2. \( a = 4 \) (Only athletics)
3. \( b + f + 12 = 5 \) (Those only watching netball and rugby)
- Thus, \( 5 - 12 = f \rightarrow f = -7 \). (This shows that there might be a misunderstanding in defining the learners. Let's assume there needs to be a breaking down of more relationships).
4. Total for rugby \( c + 25 + 5 + 12 = 38 \).
5. From here we can see how the other calculations need to be done as this has reached a lack of learners definition.

### Values:
After resolving the number of learners watching each sport, we can summarize the numbers in respect to the value \( a = 4\), \( b = 9\), \( c + 25 + 5 + x \).

Moving to intersect only to uniquely find them.

### 9.2.2 Calculate the probability that a learner selected at random watches athletics or both netball and rugby.
Total Learners surveyed: 75

\[
P(A \cup (N \cap R)) = P(A) + P(N \cap R) - P(A \cap (N \cap R))
\]

Given:
- \( P(A) = \dfrac{n(A)}{75} + P(N \cap R) = \dfrac{n(N \cap R)}{75} \), \( P(A) = \dfrac{a + d + 12 + e}{75}+\dfrac{0}{75}+e= \).

Calculating the coordinates through these values and summing them can lead to an answer.

Continuing through this process will provide a clearer value.

**Final Note:** It would be best parsed through the Venn calculations once each variable knows how they interrelate (otherwise using the table setup). Engage it for better resolution!