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Events A,B are independent with P(A)=1/3 and P(B)=t/(t+1). Find P(A∩B).

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高三選擇性必修 第三册(A版).pdf · 7.1 · PDF 49 / printed page 44

Revisit first: Permutations and combinations

TOPIC 01

Conditional and total probability

Use conditional denominators, disjoint partitions and Bayes inversion.

What you will be able to explain

  • Use conditional denominators, disjoint partitions and Bayes inversion.
  • Justify the method and check the conditions in a new situation.

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Events A,B are independent with P(A)=1/3 and P(B)=t/(t+1). Find P(A∩B).

t=7t=7
  • The conditioning event must have positive probability; a total-probability partition is exhaustive and disjoint.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.
Hint 2
Use this intermediate relation.
P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)P(A\cap B)=P(A)P(B)
Worked solution
  1. Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.

  2. Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.

    P=7/[3(8)]P=7/[3(8)]
  3. Multiplication here is justified by the stated independence.

The requested value is 0.291666666667.

Checks and common pitfalls: Multiplication here is justified by the stated independence.

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Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • Use conditional denominators, disjoint partitions and Bayes inversion.
  • Which condition is essential in conditional and total probability?
  • Can two events be independent even when both may occur together?

Board plan

  • Defining relation: Use conditional denominators, disjoint partitions and Bayes inversion.
    P(A∣B)=P(A∩B)/P(B)P(A|B)=P(A\cap B)/P(B)
  • Conditions: The conditioning event must have positive probability; a total-probability partition is exhaustive and disjoint.

Anticipated thinking

  • P(A|B) need not equal P(B|A), and independence differs from mutual exclusivity.

Assessment checklist

  • 1 mark: choose the correct representation and conditions.
  • 1 mark: establish the intermediate relation.
  • 1 mark: complete a connected calculation or proof.
  • 1 mark: interpret and check the conclusion.

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