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# The probability that event A occurs is 1/3, and the probability that e

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The probability that event A occurs is $$\frac{1}{3}$$, and the probability that event B occurs is $$\frac{1}{12}$$. If events A and B are independent, what is the probability that both events A and B occur?

$$A. \frac{1}{6}$$
$$B. \frac{1}{12}$$
$$C. \frac{1}{15}$$
$$D. \frac{1}{18}$$
$$E. \frac{1}{36}$$

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[GMAT math practice question]

The probability that event A occurs is $$\frac{1}{3}$$, and the probability that event B occurs is $$\frac{1}{12}$$. If events A and B are independent, what is the probability that both events A and B occur?

$$A. \frac{1}{6}$$
$$B. \frac{1}{12}$$
$$C. \frac{1}{15}$$
$$D. \frac{1}{18}$$
$$E. \frac{1}{36}$$

When two events are independent, we simply multiply their respective probabilities together to determine the probability that both events will happen.

Thus, the probability that both events occur is 1/3 x 1/12 = 1/36.

Answer: E
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