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If P(A) = 0.6 and P(B) = 0.7, the smallest possible P(A and B) is
A0.1
B0.2
C0.3
D0.4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 0.3
P(A or B) cannot exceed 1, so P(A and B) is at least 0.6 + 0.7 - 1 = 0.3.
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