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Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B is the likelihood that event A or B occur. Check FAQs
P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A∩B)
P(A∪B) - Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B?P(A) - Probability of Event A?P(B) - Probability of Event B?P(A∩B) - Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B?

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0.6Edit=0.5Edit+0.2Edit-0.1Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A∩B)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P(A∪B)=0.5+0.2-0.1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P(A∪B)=0.5+0.2-0.1
LAST Step Evaluate
P(A∪B)=0.6

Probability of Event A or B Occurring Formula Elements

Variables
Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B
Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B is the likelihood that event A or B occur.
Symbol: P(A∪B)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Probability of Event A
Probability of Event A is the likelihood that event A happens.
Symbol: P(A)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Probability of Event B
Probability of Event B is the likelihood that event B happens.
Symbol: P(B)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B
Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B is the likelihood that two events A and B happen together.
Symbol: P(A∩B)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.

Other Formulas to find Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B

​Go Probability of Mutually Exclusive Events A or B Occurring
P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)

Other formulas in Probability of Two Events category

​Go Probability of All Independent Events Occurring
P(A∩B∩C)=P(A)P(B)P(C)
​Go Probability of Atleast One Event Occurring
P(A∪B∪C)=P(A)+P(B)+P(C)-P(A∩B)-P(B∩C)-P(A∩C)+P(A∩B∩C)
​Go Probability of Atleast Two Events Occurring
P(Atleast Two)=(P(A)P(B))+(P(A')P(B)P(C))+(P(A)P(B')P(C))
​Go Probability of Exactly One Event Occurring
P(Exactly One)=(P(A)P(B')P(C'))+(P(A')P(B)P(C'))+(P(A')P(B')P(C))

How to Evaluate Probability of Event A or B Occurring?

Probability of Event A or B Occurring evaluator uses Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B = Probability of Event A+Probability of Event B-Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B to evaluate the Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B, The Probability of Event A or B Occurring formula is defined as the likelihood that event A or B occur where A and B are mutually inclusive events, i.e. the events can happen at the same time. Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B is denoted by P(A∪B) symbol.

How to evaluate Probability of Event A or B Occurring using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Probability of Event A or B Occurring, enter Probability of Event A (P(A)), Probability of Event B (P(B)) & Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B (P(A∩B)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Probability of Event A or B Occurring

What is the formula to find Probability of Event A or B Occurring?
The formula of Probability of Event A or B Occurring is expressed as Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B = Probability of Event A+Probability of Event B-Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B. Here is an example- 0.45 = 0.5+0.2-0.1.
How to calculate Probability of Event A or B Occurring?
With Probability of Event A (P(A)), Probability of Event B (P(B)) & Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B (P(A∩B)) we can find Probability of Event A or B Occurring using the formula - Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B = Probability of Event A+Probability of Event B-Probability of Occurrence of Event A and Event B.
What are the other ways to Calculate Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B?
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  • Probability of Occurrence of Event A or Event B=Probability of Event A+Probability of Event BOpenImg
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