They are statistically independent events
p(a and b) = p(a) * p(b)
.1 * .8 = ?
Hansel makes the following statement:
"I have an 80% chance of being selected as the captain of the baseball team and a 10% chance of being elected student body president."
What is the probability that Hansel will be selected as the captain of the baseball team and will be elected student body president?
4%
8%
70%
90%
I think the answer is D
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Of course we are ignoring the fact that the baseball captain is more likely to be elected than the random student :)
By the way, do not under any circumstances bet on any horse races.
Plz help with this for real i need it
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