Question
Question: If E<sub>1</sub> and E<sub>2</sub> are two independent events, then P(E<sub>1</sub>∩E<sub>2</sub>) i...
If E1 and E2 are two independent events, then P(E1∩E2) is equal to
A
P(E1) + P(E2)
B
P(E1) + P(E2) + P(E1UE2)
C
P(E1) P(E2)
D
None of these
Answer
P(E1) P(E2)
Explanation
Solution
E1 and E2 are independent.
⇒ P(E1∩E2) = P(E1) P(E2) (By definition).