The probability that John wins a game is 4/5, and, independently, the probability that Meghan wins is 9/11. What is the probability that Meghan wins and John loses the game?

Answer 1

prob(John wins) = 4/5 -----> prob(John loses) = 1/5

Since the events do not depend on each other, what do we do with the probabilities in
Prob(Megan winds AND John loses) ??

Answer 2

do I multiply them?

Answer 3

more specifically, do I multiply 1/5 and 9/11?

Answer 4

yes. just review your text on the topic of independent events.

Answer 5

ok thanks!