Given that X and Y are independent events such that P(X) = 0.5, P(Y) = m and P(X U Y) = 0.75, find the value of m.
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
P(X \(\cup\) Y) = P(X)P(Y)
0.15 = 0.5m
m = \(\frac{0.015}{0.5}\)
= 0.3
P(X \(\cup\) Y) = P(X)P(Y)
0.15 = 0.5m
m = \(\frac{0.015}{0.5}\)
= 0.3