The probability of A hitting a target is #2/3# and that of B is #4/5#. They both fire at the target. What is the probability that at best one of them hits the target? What is the probability that only one of them will hit the target?
1 Answer
Dec 6, 2017
Explanation:
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(XOR = exclusive or)
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Note that the formula for OR is
P[A or B] = P[A] + P[B] - P[A AND B]
But the formula for XOR is
P[A xor B] = P[A] + P[B]- 2 P[A AND B].
The whole calculation is under the assumption that both shooters shoot