- 9 Marks
QT – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q1b – Probability
This part focuses on calculating the probability of an ICAG-qualified individual and their spouse being selected for a position.
Question
Mr. Agbagba, an ICAG qualified member, and his wife, an ICAEW qualified member, attended an interview for two vacancies for the post of College Finance Officer at a Private University. The probability of the interview panel selecting the man is 1/7, and that of the wife is 1/5.
Required:
Assuming the event of selecting a man and selecting a woman are independent, determine the probability that:
i) Both of them will be selected. (3 marks)
ii) Only one of them will be selected. (3 marks)
iii) None of them will be selected. (3 marks)
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