If P(A) = 1/3 and P(B) = 1/4, find P(A ∩ B) (independent events).
A1/12CORRECT
B1/7
C7/12
D1/4
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Independent events: P(A∩B) = P(A) × P(B) = 1/3 × 1/4 = 1/12.
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