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If A and B are two independent events such that :
`P(A uu B)=0.60` and `P(A)=0.2`, then P(B) = ___________.

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To find \( P(B) \) given that \( P(A \cup B) = 0.60 \) and \( P(A) = 0.2 \), we can use the formula for the probability of the union of two independent events: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Formula for Union of Two Events**: The formula for the probability of the union of two events \( A \) and \( B \) is: \[ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) \] Since \( A \) and \( B \) are independent, we have: \[ P(A \cap B) = P(A) \cdot P(B) \] 2. **Substitute Known Values**: Substitute the known values into the union formula: \[ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A) \cdot P(B) \] Plugging in the values: \[ 0.60 = 0.2 + P(B) - (0.2 \cdot P(B)) \] 3. **Simplify the Equation**: Rearrange the equation: \[ 0.60 = 0.2 + P(B) - 0.2P(B) \] Combine like terms: \[ 0.60 = 0.2 + P(B)(1 - 0.2) \] This simplifies to: \[ 0.60 = 0.2 + 0.8P(B) \] 4. **Isolate \( P(B) \)**: Subtract \( 0.2 \) from both sides: \[ 0.60 - 0.2 = 0.8P(B) \] \[ 0.40 = 0.8P(B) \] 5. **Solve for \( P(B) \)**: Divide both sides by \( 0.8 \): \[ P(B) = \frac{0.40}{0.8} = 0.50 \] ### Final Answer: \[ P(B) = 0.50 \]
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