If P(A) = 2/3 and P(B) = 1/2 and A, B are independent, then P(A∩B) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If P(A) = 2/3 and P(B) = 1/2 and A, B are independent, then P(A∩B) is:
A. 1/3
B. 1/6
C. 2/3
D. 1/2
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
2/3 × 1/2 = 1/3.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1 Report Error
If the arithmetic mean of 10 numbers is 40 and the mean of the same numbers after subtracting a constant from each is 25, the constant subtracted was:
A. 20
B. 25
C. 10
D. 15

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
New mean = old mean - constant ⇒ 25 = 40 - k ⇒ k = 15.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2 Report Error
For a normal distribution, the relationship between Quartile Deviation (QD), Mean Deviation (MD), and Standard Deviation (SD) is roughly:
A. 4 SD = 5 MD = 6 QD
B. 2 SD = 3 MD = 4 QD
C. 6 SD = 5 MD = 4 QD
D. SD = MD = QD

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In a perfectly normal distribution, QD is about 2/3 of SD, and MD is about 4/5 of SD, yielding the 4:5:6 ratio.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3 Report Error
The sex ratio at birth biologically is approximately:
A. 100 males per 100 females
B. 110 males per 100 females
C. 105 males per 100 females
D. 95 males per 100 females

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Naturally, around 105 male births occur for every 100 female births.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics