John and ted have a reputation of being late to events. if john is late 20% of the time and ted is late 40% of the time what is the probability that they will both be on time? show your work or explain your answer

The probability that they will both be on time is 12/25.

Step-by-step explanation:

John is late 20% of the time.

So, he is prompt 80% of the time.

Ted is late 40% of the time.

So, he is prompt 60% of the time.

Since, both the events are independent,

p(John be on time ∩ Ted be on time) = p(John be on time) × p(Ted be on time)

×

= 0.80 × 0.60

= 0.48 or 48%

Hence, the probability that they will both be on time is 12/25.

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step-by-step explanation:

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