Multiple choice

Aishwarya studies either computer science or mathematics everyday. If she studies computer science on a day, then the probability that the studies mathematics the next day is 0.6. If she studies mathematics on a day, then the probability that the studies computer science the next day is 0.4. Given that Aishwarya studies computer science on Monday, what is the probability that she studies computer science on Wednesday?

  1. 0.24

  2. 0.36

  3. 0.4

  4. 0.6

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The required probability = 0.4 x 0.4 + 0.6 x 0.4 = 0.16 + 0.24 = 0.40