The chances of three independent events X, Y, Z occurring are $ \frac{1}{2} $, $ \frac{2}{3} $, $ \frac{1}{4} $ respectively. What are the chances of ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 1993 Subject: General Mathematics

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The chances of three independent events X, Y, Z occurring are $ \frac{1}{2} $, $ \frac{2}{3} $, $ \frac{1}{4} $ respectively. What are the chances of Y and Z only occurring?

\frac{1}{8}

\frac{1}{24}

\frac{1}{12}

\frac{1}{4}

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Chance of x = $\frac{1}{2}$
Change of Y = $\frac{2}{3}$
Chance of Z = $\frac{1}{4}$
Chance of Y and Z only occurring
= Pr (Y ? Z ? Xc)
where Xc = 1 - Pr(X)
1 = $\frac{1}{2}$ = 1 $\frac{1}{2}$
= Pr(Y) x Pr(Z) x Pr(Xc)
= $\frac{2}{3}$ x $\frac{1}{4}$ x $\frac{1}{2}$
= $\frac{1}{12}$

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