6. Observe the following statements. Check if there is a mistake in the statemen

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6. Observe the following statements. Check if there is a mistake in the statements, if yes justify why. (10 points) (a) The probability that the home team will win an upcoming football game is 0.77, the probability that it will tie the game is 0.08, and the probability that it will win or tie the game is 0.95. (b) The probability that a person visiting the San Diego Zoo will see giraffes is 0.72, the probability that he will see the bears is 0.84, and the probability that he will see both is 0.52.

Explanation / Answer

a) or = addition rule

probability that it will win or tie the game = 0.77+0.08=0.85

b) and = multiplication rule

probability that he will see both = (0.72)(0.84)=0.6048

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