Assume that each year the IRS randomly audits 3% of the tax returns.If a married couple has
filed separate returns, what is the probability that either the husband or the wife will be audited?
Solution
P(H)+P(W)-P(Both)
.03+.03-(.03*.03)= .059.
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1. Assume that each year the IRS randomly audits 3% of the tax returns.If a married couple has
filed separate returns, what is the probability that either the husband or the wife will be audited?
Solution
P(H)+P(W)-P(Both)
.03+.03-(.03*.03)= .059