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The chances of three independent events X, Y, Z occurring are (\frac{1}{2}), (\frac{2}{3}), (\frac{1}{4}) respectively. What are the chances of Y and Z only occurring?

A
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{24}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
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Correct Option: C

Chance of x = (\frac{1}{2})

Change of Y = (\frac{2}{3})

Chance of Z = (\frac{1}{4})

Chance of Y and Z only occurring

= Pr (Y ∩ Z ∩ Xc)

where Xc = 1 - Pr(X)

1 = (\frac{1}{2}) = 1(\frac{1}{2})

= Pr(Y) x Pr(Z) x Pr(Xc)

= (\frac{2}{3}) x (\frac{1}{4}) x (\frac{1}{2})

= (\frac{1}{12})

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