The events A and B are independent. The probability that event A occu

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The events A and B are independent. The probability that event A occurs is 0.6, and the probability that at least one of the events A or B occurs is 0.94. What is the probability that event B occurs?

(A) 0.34
(B) 0.65
(C) 0.72
(D) 0.76
(E) 0.85

HardWorkBeatsAll · Accepted Answer

P(A U B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A intersection B)

for independent events, the probability of both occuring

P(A intersection B) = P(A) * P(B)

So, 0.94 = 0.6 + P(B) - P(B) * 0.6

So, P(B) = 0.85

Answer: (E)

rverma007 · Answer

At least one of the events A or B occurs means 
1) Event A occur (Ao)and Event B does not (Bd)
2) Event B occur (Bo) and Event A does not (Ad)
3) Both events A and B occur (Ao & Bo)

Hence 0.94 = Ao*Bd + Bo*Ad + Ao*Bo

Does not occur is equal to one minus the probability it occurs

WKT The probability that event A occurs is 0.6 ie Ao = 0.6

0.94= 0.6*(1-Bo)+ Bo*(1-Ao) + Ao*Bo
0.94=0.6*(1-Bo) + Bo*(1-0.6)+ 0.6*Bo
On simplification we get,
 The probability that event B occurs (Bo) = 0.85

TheKingInTheNorth · Answer

The events A and B are independent. The probability that event A occurs is 0.6, and the probability that at least one of the events A or B occurs is 0.94. What is the probability that event B occurs?

(A) 0.34
(B) 0.65
(C) 0.72
(D) 0.76
(E) 0.85

As given independent event p( A and B) = pA *pB
p(AorB) = 0.94

p(AorB) = pA + pB - p( A and B) 
= pA + pB - pA *pB
0.94 =0.6 + pB - (0.6*pB)

On solving the above we get
pB = 0.85 
E ans .

minwoswoh · Answer

Probability of A 
- Yes: 0.6
- No: 0.4

Probability of B 
- Yes: Y
- No: N

Probability of at least A or B = 1 - (0.4)(N) 
0.94 = 1 - (0.4)N
N = 0.15

1 - N = Y
1 - 0.15 = Y
Y = 0.85

Answer Choice E

Bunuel · Answer

KAPLAN OFFICIAL SOLUTION:

In order to find the probability that event B occurs in this problem, we need to set up an equation that includes the probabilities we are given and which allows us to solve for B. We are told that the probability that at least one of A or B occurring is 0.94. ‘At least one of A or B’ means that an outcome is desired if A occurs and B does not, B occurs and A does not or A and B both occur.

It is important to remember two rules of probability here. First, when you encounter an ‘or’ situation you add and when you see an ‘and’ situation you multiply. Second, the probability that an event does NOT occur is equal to one minus the probability it does occur.

Based on these rules, we can translate ‘at least one of A or B occurs is 0.94’ to the following equation:

.6B   + .6(1-B)   + B(1-.6)   = .94

We can simplify this equation to .6B + .6(1-B) + .4B = .94 and solve for B.

.6B + .6(1-B) + .4B = .94

.6B + .6 – .6B + .4B = .94

.6 + .4B = .94

.4B = .34

B = .34/.4

B = 34/40 = .85

Thus, our answer is 0.85, or  answer choice (E) .

mvictor · Answer

very very tricky one indeed.
P(A)=0.6
P(A or B) = 0.94
since both are independent, P(A and B) is P(A)*P(B)
using OR formula we get:
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)
0.94 = 0.6 + P(B) - P(B)*0.6
0.34 = P(B) - 0.6*P(B)
factor P(B)
0.34 = P(B)(1-0.6)
0.34 = P(B)*(0.4)
PB = 0.34/0.4
use fractions better
34/40 -> 17/20 - multiply by 5 -> 85/100 so 0.85 - E

Tulkin987 · Answer

Hi!
I have an  alternative solution .

Prob A won't occur =1-0.6=0.4
Let's assume that Prob B won't occur x.

Then, Prob both A and B together will not occur is 0.4x=1-0.94=0.06
So, x=0.15

Thus, Prob B will occur is 1-0.15=0.85

Hence, E.

mm229966 · Answer

P(at least one of them) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A x B)
0.94 = 0.6 + B - 0.6xB
0.94 = 0.6 + 0.4B
0.34 = 0.4B
B = 0.34/0.4 (same as 17/20) = 0.85 E.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

We can use the formula:

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)

Since A and B are independent, P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B). Therefore, we have:

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A) * P(B)

0.94 = 0.6 + P(B) - 0.6 * P(B)

0.34 = 0.4 * P(B)

P(B) = 0.34/0.4 = 0.85

Answer: E

cptholt · Answer

This the way I solved and went wrong:

Only A = A
Only B = B
Intersection = C
None = D

A+B+C = 0.94

I assumed B+C is what is asked as P(B). However, B+C = 0.34. 
While I understand the correct approach, can someone explain why this leads to wrong result?

poorvi125 · Answer

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vallequalle · Answer

Only A is 0.6 - C, not 0.6, so B+C is not 0.34.

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