If P(A)=0.5, P(B)=0.4, and A and B are independent, P(A∩B) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If P(A)=0.5, P(B)=0.4, and A and B are independent, P(A∩B) is:
A. 0.9
B. 0.5
C. 0.1
D. 0.2
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
For independent events, P(A∩B) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.5 × 0.4 = 0.2.

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